I think I know the answer to my question below, but I am hoping that I am wrong.
I want to provide power to electric chokes when the ignition switch is on. This is a 6v system and two 12v automatic chokes. The 12v chokes are supposed to be able to work with 6v leads (they simply warm up more slowly). The recommended gauge of wire for the chokes is 12 gauge.
The correct way to do this is to connect to the switched side of the ignition switch, but my switch is overpopulated with original and accessory leads. I would like to find a alternative, switched connection point in the engine compartment (first choice) or under the dash (second choice).
The ideal switched source of power in the engine compartment would be the switched lead into the coil, However, the wire to the coil is 18 gauge. Am I correct that connecting the 12 gauge choke wire to this lead at the coil would overload the 18 gauge wire to the coil?
Is there any other ignition-switched led in the engine compartment?
If I have to connect behind the dash and do not want to connect to the ignition switch, is/are there other switched leads under the dash? Maybe at the ammeter? The light switch is hot all the time - right?
Thanks for any corrections, suggestions, advice, and sarcasm.
Tim
