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1020gas

12-08-2004 07:19:44




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I"m planning on rewiring my 1020 and I was wondering if it was ok to do the whole job with #12 gauge. I don"t think there is any #10 gauge on the tractor. Also will I run into problems using the old connectors as far as wire size goes? I was especially concerned about the ignition switch connector. Is there a source for this connector? I"ll probably buy my wire online as the local automotive places only carry the basic colors. Any good sources? Any tips on the best way to approach this job?

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1020gas

12-09-2004 06:26:49




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 Re: rewiring in reply to 1020gas, 12-08-2004 07:19:44  
Thanks for the info. I"m a bit tentitive about starting this job and I may end up just reparing the wires that have the insulation cracked.



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Maark

12-08-2004 16:00:47




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 Re: rewiring in reply to 1020gas, 12-08-2004 07:19:44  
If you use the crimp-on type of connectors, remove the blue or yellow or red plastic, place a piece of vacumm hose over the wire. Then solder the wire in the connector. After the solder is cool, slide the vacumm hose over the solder joint. Looks like factory job...



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Gerald J.

12-08-2004 17:32:57




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 Re: rewiring in reply to Maark, 12-08-2004 16:00:47  
Soldering the crimp connectors is opening the wiring system up to future open circuits from broken wires. Crimps are used because they last better in a vibrating environment. Solder wicks into the strands of the stranded wire and makes it stiff right at the connector and that makes it break right there from vibration.

Do a good crimp and it will last far longer and be more reliable. The best crimpers have ratchets to not allow them to be opened until they have gone all the way closed.

Gerald J.

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John T

12-08-2004 13:00:02




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 Re: rewiring in reply to 1020gas, 12-08-2004 07:19:44  
Probably about the only place 10 Gauge would have been required were if it had a high output alternator?? (it to ammeter to battery etc) The 12 you mentioned should do fine, but may be a slight overkill in a few places where 14 or 16 may have been used like on some of the lighting circuits. As an engineer I still prefer and use 12 Gauge overkill on my ignition n coil primary circuit, cuz I dont wnat to drop or waste any voltage or energy whatsoever lol.

John T

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