Wiring

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Tue Jan 23, 07 10:55 am

having just put my new mini starter on, I now need to lengthen the cables to it from the battery.

As all the wires on our cars are AWG, what do you guys use in metric equivalents (for say 4 ,6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 gauge wires)?

Specifically, I am curious about the 6 and 12 gauge wire. I am supposing fatter cable is better for the main positive feed.

andyrob · Post by **andyrob** » Tue Jan 23, 07 3:30 pm

my thoughts :a heavier cable it always the best idea

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Tue Jan 23, 07 3:36 pm

just ordered a bunch of stuff from these guys, seem to have plenty to offer;

http://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/

anyone used them before?

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Tue Jan 23, 07 5:50 pm

What exactly did you buy, Neil ?

It would be interesting to know ?

Kev · Post by **Kev** » Tue Jan 23, 07 5:52 pm

Big fat flexible multistranded double insulated welding cable is the way to go.

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Tue Jan 23, 07 6:24 pm

Sandy said;

What exactly did you buy, Neil ?

decided on part ref; 010603 Flexible 315/0.4, 40mm2, 12.0mm, 300A for the battery cables. Manual says cranking amps 165-180A small block, 180-200A big block. Thought I would go one step bigger than the 010602 Flexible 196/0.4, 25mm2, 9.8mm, 170A as I`m lengthening the cable.

For the solenoid cable, 010104 44/0.30, 3.0mm2, 27.5A - cable OD 3.7mm. Should be more than man enough for the job.

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Sun Feb 25, 07 6:43 pm

just an update on the outcome.

New FAT cables fitted to starter motor. While I was being all electrical, thought I`d put some headlamp relays in. I reckon I `ve got at least another volt to the lights at idle. Certainly seem a lot brighter and it takes the load away from the headlamp switch

Also got all the new ignition parts and distributor on as well.

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Sun Feb 25, 07 7:06 pm

I am impressed! Very impressed.

I hope to sort out the whole electrical system on my car because it is pants!

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Sun Feb 25, 07 7:11 pm

Did you get the headlight relays from the same place as the battery cables neil?

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Sun Feb 25, 07 7:31 pm

Dave said;

Did you get the headlight relays from the same place as the battery cables neil?

yes, ordered everything through these guys and couldn`t fault the service.

http://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/

I also put a junction box under the battery tray (less visible) to supply the relays.

Mick70RR · Post by **Mick70RR** » Sun Feb 25, 07 8:15 pm

Neat job. Simple to fit headlamp relays, much more difficult to keep the wiring nice and tidy.

Charger · Post by **Charger** » Fri Jan 25, 08 10:17 pm

neil wrote:having just put my new mini starter on, I now need to lengthen the cables to it from the battery.

As all the wires on our cars are AWG, what do you guys use in metric equivalents (for say 4 ,6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 gauge wires)?

Specifically, I am curious about the 6 and 12 gauge wire. I am supposing fatter cable is better for the main positive feed.

AWG to sq. mm conversion ...

http://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/awg-w ... d_731.html

Doug · Post by **Doug** » Fri Jan 25, 08 11:27 pm

I`ve a isolater switch tucked right under neath (well i wont say where)just in case

Rich · Post by **Rich** » Fri Jan 25, 08 11:51 pm

Kev wrote:Big fat flexible multistranded double insulated welding cable is the way to go.

Thats what I got from the batt in the boot and dont seem to get any voltage loss.Cranks for ages when req`d..

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Sat Jan 26, 08 1:56 am

neat! Nice use of heatshrink tube

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