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#90432 01/12/2003 12:02 AM
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I finally broke down and bought a set of guages for my '63. The instructions show 3 different ways to hook up the amp meter. It appears that all I have to do is break into the hot wire that goes directly from the battery to the relay on the rad support. -Wire from battery to positive on the guage. Wire from negative on the guage back to the relay.- Sound correct. The instructions recomment 8 guage wire. Don't think that's what's coming from the battery now.
Thanks in advance for your thoughts.


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#90433 01/12/2003 1:30 AM
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#8 wire sounds a little heavy but bigger is better. Go ahead and hook up the wires as shown. If the gage reads wrong just swap the wires. You might want to use double nuts on the connections mine came lose after a few months.


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#90434 01/12/2003 10:27 AM
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Thanks for the reply and advise.. I certainly wouldn't want to have loose nuts! smile


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#90435 01/15/2003 11:55 PM
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I would use 6 gauge due to the length of the run.


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