power wire to the coil : what gauge ?

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westy64

power wire to the coil : what gauge ?

Post by westy64 »

Hello,

I have to replace the wire that powers the coil.
I do not find any record of what was on the car before I removed it.
Will go directly from the ignition switch to the + connector of the coil (Light Blue/Black wire).
Is this a big consumer ?
What gauge should it be ?

Thank you for your help.

Jean
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Your car is a: 1979 SPIDER
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Re: power wire to the coil : what gauge ?

Post by JEEPER »

I would use 16 guage. My Fiat is in stroage so I can't look and it's not in my Shop manual or I can't find it. The coil doesn't draw more than 10 amps and that is what 16awg is good for.
westy64

Re: power wire to the coil : what gauge ?

Post by westy64 »

Thank you.
Fortunately I have some.
I can go ahead, then.
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