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Ignition Harness, Another question |
bbrock |
Dec 4 2017, 09:42 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
The ignition harness from my '73 is fried but I found a harness in my spare parts that needs a few minor repairs, but cleaned up pretty nice.
This may have come out of my old '74 VW bus but is identical to the fried harness with the exception of the size of the yellow wire running to the starter. The wire on the good harness is smaller (probably 2.0/14 gauge) compared with the original harness. I can't find wire sizes on the '73 wiring diagrams, but the '74 diagrams indicate a 4.0 mm^2 wire which would be about 11 gauge. Would you replace that wire? Seems like this one might be size critical. I'm thinking of replacing with 12 gauge. I think 10 gauge might cause fitment problems at the 12-pin terminal. Or is it fine like it is. What do you think? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
TheCabinetmaker |
Dec 15 2017, 02:20 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,300 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
Just lay the harness where it goes and you'll see where to clip it. Btw. Don't make it the "exact" length. You need some extra(several inches) to replace the spade terminal when the wire breaks.
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bbrock |
Dec 15 2017, 02:51 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Just lay the harness where it goes and you'll see where to clip it. Btw. Don't make it the "exact" length. You need some extra(several inches) to replace the spade terminal when the wire breaks. Thanks, but it won't be going in the car for another year or so. Was hoping to get all my harness repairs done so I can bag and store them until I'm ready to install. Fewer pieces to keep track of that way. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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