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Wire gauge question
#1388992 12/19/2020 5:59 AM
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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.

Thanks!

LOS ANGELES, CA

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Re: Wire gauge question
classicchevs #1388994 12/19/2020 6:53 AM
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AD was 10 ga armature and 16 ga field.

TF was 12 ga/18 ga
Re: Wire gauge question
classicchevs #1389017 12/19/2020 2:54 PM
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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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