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MEXICOWANDERER
Jul 17, 2019Explorer
Learning question...:)
Newer vehicles
GM, Ford, Dodge
What gauge wire is used from the alternator to the batteries?
How circuitous is the OEM routing between the alternator and starting battery positive battery post?
Objective: To learn how many negative points in the circuit. How many points of nut and bolt interruptions there are.
Thank you.
And there should be heavier cable for the higher output alternators -- like 150 amperes to 270 amperes. Guessing conductor gauge is not the easiest thing a lot is determined by your experience with wiring and electricity :).
Newer vehicles
GM, Ford, Dodge
What gauge wire is used from the alternator to the batteries?
How circuitous is the OEM routing between the alternator and starting battery positive battery post?
Objective: To learn how many negative points in the circuit. How many points of nut and bolt interruptions there are.
Thank you.
And there should be heavier cable for the higher output alternators -- like 150 amperes to 270 amperes. Guessing conductor gauge is not the easiest thing a lot is determined by your experience with wiring and electricity :).
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