Wire gauge/size in 356A dashboard instrument gauge (1955)
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- 356 Fan
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Wire gauge/size in 356A dashboard instrument gauge (1955)
Does anyone have info about the wire gauge used in dashboard wiring for the combination instrument gauge in a 356A. I am trying to re-wire the connection between the temperature sender (engine) and the temp gauge (dash board), and I am not sure what gauge wire to use. I searched the forum for "wire gauge specs" and I have the recent 356 Electrics Wiring Manual by J. Leoni (from Stoddard) - but no joy. A lot of technical info about trouble-shooting which was fascinating to read, of course, but I am asking a really basic question about what wire gauge should I use. I know the fuse ratings can be an indication for upper current rating, but I could use some help or advice from an expert weekend 356 wire guru!! Thanks so much, Robert
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Re: Wire gauge/size in 356A dashboard instrument gauge (1955
wiring diagram in worship manual for your year car may have it noted. this link: viewtopic.php?f=1&t=44886&hilit=gauge+of+wire makes it sound like maybe 1.5mm which per Brad can't be found. I think most use 14 or 16 gauge. Or maybe call Y&Z and ask.
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- Gary Cox
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Re: Wire gauge/size in 356A dashboard instrument gauge (1955
Hi Robert
My Wiring diagram shows the temp sender to instrument wire is green/blk 1.0mm wire. Interesting, it shows the oil pressure wire is 1.5mm
BelMetric.com has metric sized wire, but may not have the proper colors. Y and Z would be a good source for the proper colors and size wire.
My Wiring diagram shows the temp sender to instrument wire is green/blk 1.0mm wire. Interesting, it shows the oil pressure wire is 1.5mm
BelMetric.com has metric sized wire, but may not have the proper colors. Y and Z would be a good source for the proper colors and size wire.
Gary Cox
Baton Rouge, LA
1958 356A Speedster
1967 912 (356D)
Baton Rouge, LA
1958 356A Speedster
1967 912 (356D)
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Re: Wire gauge/size in 356A dashboard instrument gauge (1955
Doug & Gary -
Thanks so much. Am "pointed in the right direction" now!!!
Best
Robert
Thanks so much. Am "pointed in the right direction" now!!!
Best
Robert