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Offline beastie_3

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Alternator wire question
« on: November 30, 2009, 08:00:42 pm »
Im going to ask this question in the engine section since there isnt an electrical section. I have a one wire 100 amp alternator on my 79 k10. What would be a suggestion on the gauge of wire from the alternator to the battery?

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Re: Alternator wire question
« Reply #1 on: November 30, 2009, 08:08:56 pm »
8 gauge
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Re: Alternator wire question
« Reply #2 on: November 30, 2009, 09:35:16 pm »
Thanks!