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| | | | Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 55 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 55 | Hello All,
Can someone tell me what gauge was the original charging wire on a 47-53 truck 6v generator? Also same question for 12v 55-59 truck.
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| | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,983 Sir Searchalot | | Sir Searchalot Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,983 | AD was 10 ga armature and 16 ga field.
TF was 12 ga/18 ga
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| | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Crusing in the Passing Lane | | Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 | Wire is cheap, always go larger if in doubt. 6V wires are large enough for most all 12V applications.
Ed
'37 GMC T-18 w/ DD 4-53T, RTO-610, 6231 aux., '95 GMC running gear, full disc brakes, power steering, 22.5 wheels and tires.
'47 GMC 1 ton w/ 302, NP-540, 4wd, full width Blazer front axle.
'54 GMC 630 w/ 503 gasser, 5 speed, ex fire truck, shortened WB 4', install 8' bed.
'55 GMC 370 w/270, 420 4 speed, grain, dump bed truck from ND. Works OK.
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