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| | | | Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 2,074 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 2,074 | I've been putting this job off for far to long but now it's time to replace the factory wires. Want a factory type that doesn't require a second mortgage. This is for my 53 3600 flatbed. I could go through it and repair bad areas but I think it's time for NEW.
Any ideas would be appreciate.
Thanks
Jim
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 |
Will you be using mostly original equipment?
Or, will you be adding electrical accessories (what)?
$150 will get you an excellent harness that will work with original equipment (but it will not be cloth-braided coverings).
Cloth-braided harnesses would cost $400+
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 2,074 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 2,074 | This is all original with the exception that she's now 12 volt and I'm not worried about factory cloth insulation. Also can you recommend a vendor?
Also don't want a universal like I've seen with wires that are twice the length needed.
thanks
Last edited by JiMerit Boltr#43; 12/02/2011 5:05 PM.
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 72 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 72 | For those wanting the cloth covering, just buy the taped type for about $150 and a roll of cloth tape for $35. It wraps easily and looks great. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 Master Gabster | | Master Gabster Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 | I wonder if the original 6 volt wire might be a bit light for the 12 volt system.
~Jim
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 Ex Hall Monitor | | Ex Hall Monitor Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 | Quite the other way around. A six volt system draws a lot more amperage (double in fact) than a 12v. You'll need lighter wiring for a 12v system. For example Amps = Watts/Volts so using a 2336 (12v bulb) vs a 2330 (the 6v equivalent)- both use 26.5 watts so the 12 2336 would draw 2.2 amps while the 6v 2330 would draw 4.41 amps.
Last edited by Tiny; 12/08/2011 1:26 AM.
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