GM uses 10 gauge wire for an output lead on their 100 amp compact alternator, the one that wears out the Torrington bearing at the rear of the case and causes vehicle-destroying short circuits from the alternator rotor grinding itself into the stator when the bearing fails. I have load-tested several of them to maximum output for several minutes without the wire even getting warm. Now, our resident expert is going to call me a liar, I'm sure!
Jerry

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