Id probably use 8 Gauge from the alternator output to the ammeters LOAD TERMINAL and from the ammeters other SUPPLY TERMINAL to the battery. Theres only one wire on the SUPPLY thats to the battery while the LOAd is where the alternators output wires along with feeds to loads like lights and ignition.
Often when lay persons consult a wire gauges ampacity chart they look at enclosed conductor ratings versus single conductors in free air which can carry more current. A person could even run 6 gauge while 10 probably still wouldnt overheat so bad the insulation is damaged. It dont hurt to use overkill in bigger wire as it reduces voltage drop.
A typical place for attaCHMENT IS WHERE THE BIG BATTERY CABLE ATATCHES TO A STARTER SWITCH OR SOLENOID as a huge cables goes from there right to the battery.
The alternators output is where the highest current flows so Id run 8 gauge from the alternator output to the Load (NOT battery) side of the ammeter and then from the Supply side of the ammeter to the starter post.
We sell tractor parts! We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]
Today's Featured Article - Adding an Hour Meter - by Steven Gussey. This article tells how I added an electric hour meter to my 1942 Farmall H after rebuilding it. I wanted to keep an accurate maintenance schedule for my rebuilt engine and the implements I use with my tractor, but the H was never available with a tach
... [Read Article]
Latest Ad:
For sale Farmall super A tractor is complete and has just been setting for awhile,it was running when pulled out of the barn,shouldn’t take to much to get it going asking 1100.00
[More Ads]
All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy
TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.
