Allan
The gauge wire you use needs to be rated for the amperage the
electric fan draws, the length of the wire and the type of covering.
Most of the wiring is 18 gauge, rated around 8 to 10 amps in the original
harness, horns and headlights are 14 gauge, rated around 17 amps in the
original harness. Remember the original harness is to British standards.
Check BritishWiring.com for more information about British wire sizes.
Today's automotive wire will generally handle a little more amperage. If
the fan comes with a wire kit use that wire it is the correct size.
Ron Fraser
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From: tigers-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces@autox.team.net]
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Sent: Monday, May 02, 2011 3:29 PM
To: Jeffery Randall
Cc: tigers@autox.team.net
Subject: [Tigers] Factory wire gauge
What gauge wire did the factory use in the engine compartment?
I'd like to add an electric fan and use wires that "match" the factory
wires.
Thanks in advance,
Allan Ballard
Mk1 Tiger
Series IV Alpine
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