number-1
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| posted on 1/8/12 at 05:11 PM |
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Amp of Cable to connect alternator?
After a fire in the engine bay ( before i got it) my alternator cable has seen better days...does anyone know what cable is used to connect an
alternator? I know its twin core but what amp?
Cheers
N1
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Staple balls
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| posted on 1/8/12 at 05:15 PM |
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What's the alternator? (photos are handy if you don't know)
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number-1
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| posted on 1/8/12 at 05:17 PM |
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Good point well made! its on a BEC Suzuki GSXR 1100
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coozer
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| posted on 1/8/12 at 05:29 PM |
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What caused the fire BTW?
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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number-1
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| posted on 1/8/12 at 05:39 PM |
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I think he said his fuel pipe split and sprayed petrol onto the exhaust. i could have left it as it was but fancied getting it done.
Ive just seen that coming from the alternator is the 2 core wire....it then goes into a single core wire......why would this be done?
It was well wrapped/insultaed so i cut it open to reveal the above.
[Edited on 1/8/12 by number-1]
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iank
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| posted on 1/8/12 at 08:08 PM |
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You need something larger than the maximum output of the alternator - so for a 40A Alternator be thinking 50-60A cable
So something bigger than Ref 50 here http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/VWP-onlinestore/cable/thinwall.php
You only really want/need a single cable. The only reason I can think for going 2-1 on any cable is running out of the correctly rated cable and
extending it with a few bits of spare he had hanging around. Not necessarily a fire risk if done well, but it wouldn't give me much confidence
in the overall build quality. Fine-tooth comb required to go over the whole car in my opinion.
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Anonymous
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Staple balls
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| posted on 1/8/12 at 08:13 PM |
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I seem to remember reading the lucas alternators use 2 spade connectors to allow for easier connections and a less inconvenient cable, 2 30A cables
are much easier to run than a 60A cable.
[Edited on 1/8/12 by Staple balls]
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