Re: gauge of wire for Alternator to battery?
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Originally Posted by Mike Pearson
If you put an ammeter on the wire you could tell what the alternator is actually putting out to the battery. I would say its no where near 140 amps. Size the wire on the actual load. Thats probably why the small wire has been working for you. Just remember the lower the voltage the higher the amperage is. Thats why the starter has such a large cable going to it.
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Ahhhhhh......... I never thought of that Mike. Makes perfect sense. Thanks. Jim
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Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess)
2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion
2009 D2 National Open Stock Champion
1981 D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up
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