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Wire sizes for A/C "C"

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orange man Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Bronze Level Joined: 26 Sep 2009 Points: 14	Post Options Post Reply Quote orange man Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Wire sizes for A/C "C" Posted: 04 Dec 2009 at 8:38pm
	I have been restoring my first tractor, a Allis Chalmers "C" I removed all wiring figuring it would not be a problem. While rewiring I think the tractor was not wired correctly "Never Worked" previous ownwer stated. I think in the 61 years in operation that some of the wires were used on the wrong terminals. My question would be does anyone know the correct wire sizes. I have a service manual with a electrical drawing, but I do not know the wire sizes. My questions are about wire sizes of the two wires that comes from the generator. Can anyone help?? I will be sending photo's of tractor in next couple of days. Almost forgot - were is hand crank suppose to be stored? Thanks Vance

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Chalmersbob Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Pennsylvania Points: 2122	Post Options Post Reply Quote Chalmersbob Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04 Dec 2009 at 9:01pm
	most of the wires can be #14 gauge. The wire from the amp meter to the BAT terminal on the relay or regulator should be #12 gauge. That one can cary 10 amps, the rest carry less. Bob

steve(ill) Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Access Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: illinois Points: 81140	Post Options Post Reply Quote steve(ill) Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04 Dec 2009 at 10:06pm
	yea,, 18 gauge will carry the current on most things, but i normally use 16 or 14 gauge on the ignition, lights, and signal wires for alternator ,etc. The extra thickness is good for durability and vibration. 12 gauge is kind of big to get terminals on the screws and get things stuffed into the light box. 10 gauge will carry up to 30 amps, thats plenty for generator and normally o.k. for an alternator on an old tractor with small loads.
	Like them all, but love the "B"s.

Dave(inMA) Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Grafton, MA Points: 2398	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dave(inMA) Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04 Dec 2009 at 10:15pm
	orange man, you are asking a goog question about storing the handcrank! I've always wondered about that - mine is at least 3' long. I guess a farmer would start her up in the morning and let her run all day.......at least never let it shut down away from the barn.
	WC, CA, D14, WD45

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