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Author Topic: Alternator Not Charging?  (Read 13412 times)

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Re: Alternator Not Charging?
« Reply #30 on: October 05, 2014, 12:05:14 AM »
I recall the alt output wire being 14 gauge or 12 gauge. Barely enough for stock amperage handling. I added a 14 gauge harness straight from the alt to my battery + from an S10 I parted.
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