I'm using short pieces of wire 8" to 18" to install aftermarket gauges to the stock wire harnesses electrical plugs. The gauge directions say use 18 gauge. I’m using 16 and 20 gauge, also one major ground from the gauges to the firewall is 12 gauge my decision.

Am I building up too much resistance in the system for the gauges to work?


[This message has been edited by Brob (edited 06-05-2002).]

Rob
Don't worry about it. The changes to their recommended size won't hurt. Going bigger is never a problem. The change from 18 to 20 AWG won't matter.

Well which are you really using?

You said <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR> I'm using short pieces of wire 8" to 18" THEN I’m using 16 or 20 gauge <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

For most folks it don't matter to them, they use what ever is handy in the garage, but for myself, I would use nothing lighter than 18ga, Perfect for all conections and power to the guages!

Rocky Hill

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