STARTER CABLES
generally used .. 37/20 37 strands of 20 SWG .. 20 gauge = .036" 400 amps
heavier gauge .. 61/18 61 strands of 20 or 18 SWG =.048 upto 400 amps.
if the run is over 6ft you would use 65/.012"
CIRCUIT WIRING CABLES
battery feed 44/.012" 44 strands of .012" of copper wire 22 amps.
main generator or head lamp 28/.012" 14 amps
side and tail ,ign. and gen. field 14/.012" 7 amps.
panel lamps 9/.012"
This is taken from the 1956 LUCAS factory service manual and to only be used
as a guide
Norman Nock
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