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Old 08-23-2011, 10:21 PM
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6V Wire SIZE

I did a search... but didn't find a good answer.

I want to re-wire my 53 F100.
I have a wiring diagram....
I need something that will tell me the various wire sizes needed.

Yeah, I know I can buy a harness...
NO I still don't want to convert to 12v... (thanks)

Does anyone have a diagram that includes wire sizes?

Thanks in advance,
 
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Old 08-23-2011, 11:55 PM
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Earl's site has it.... http://www.clubfte.com/users/earl/Re...html#1956Truck Wiring Diagrams

(link looks wrong) Below the '56 12v diagram is a '53 6v diagram with sizes
 
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Old 08-24-2011, 07:06 AM
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Ross,
THANKS.... That's exactly what I was looking for.
 
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Confused by one circuit..

I understand the wire that runs "to" the amp/charging gauge goes through the loop on the back of the gauge to measure the current. The wiring diagram shows a 12 gauge running from the regulator to the light switch to the amp gauge...... but then a 10 gauge wire running to the solenoid/battery.
How/where do you switch from 10 to 12 gauge?
 
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There are some problems with that diagram, now that I look closely. I would go by the workshop manual for the schematic, and use that for sizes only. When in doubt, kick it up a gauge.
 
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