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Lippyp · 10-20-2003, 05:07 AM

Can anyone tell me what size the wire is that goes from the ignition to the neutral safety switch? PO removed the wire even though the switch works fine and as I am about to order a load of cable to make a rear light wiring harness I thought I may as well get some to wire it back in. In mm would be best but I can cope with AWG as I have a link to a convertor somewhere.

My current rear loom is just completely brittle and has been chopped into pieces for trailer wiring and to convert the backup lights into UK spec turn signals, standard new loom won't accomodate these changes so I'm gonna make one up. I've been under it time and time again repairing splicing new bits in etc so I'm gonna do it properly this time.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 10-20-2003, 07:56 AM

These diagrams have the wire size and color included. Here is the link.

Jim

http://www.geocities.com/chevroletc1070/wiringdias.html

tom hand · 10-20-2003, 09:49 AM

And here is a AWG to MM converter.

http://www.powerstream.com/Wire_Size.htm

Lippyp · 10-20-2003, 12:23 PM

I make it out to be purple 12 gauge which is roughly equivalent to 2mm cable. I'm using modern thinwall cable which has a much higher amperage rating than the original type anyway so looks like a length of 2mm will be more than adequate

Cat Fuzz · 10-20-2003, 01:26 PM

UK spec turn signals?? Now I'm curious. How are they different than US?

Longhorn Man · 10-20-2003, 11:14 PM

In the UK, they are no aloud to have any red lights blink. So all turn signals must be amber.
He took the wires from the turn signal switch and ran them to the back up lighs, but placed amber bulbs in them.

Lippyp · 10-22-2003, 03:05 AM

Yup, exactly right, illegal in the UK to have flashing red lights as turn signals, only cops are allowed to have flashing red lights on their cars!

10-20-2003, 05:07 AM	#1
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	Wire size info needed Can anyone tell me what size the wire is that goes from the ignition to the neutral safety switch? PO removed the wire even though the switch works fine and as I am about to order a load of cable to make a rear light wiring harness I thought I may as well get some to wire it back in. In mm would be best but I can cope with AWG as I have a link to a convertor somewhere. My current rear loom is just completely brittle and has been chopped into pieces for trailer wiring and to convert the backup lights into UK spec turn signals, standard new loom won't accomodate these changes so I'm gonna make one up. I've been under it time and time again repairing splicing new bits in etc so I'm gonna do it properly this time. __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission

10-20-2003, 09:49 AM	#3
tom hand CCRider Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Olive Branch,MS,USA Posts: 2,232	And here is a AWG to MM converter. http://www.powerstream.com/Wire_Size.htm __________________ 72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail Olive Branch MS

10-20-2003, 12:23 PM	#4
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	I make it out to be purple 12 gauge which is roughly equivalent to 2mm cable. I'm using modern thinwall cable which has a much higher amperage rating than the original type anyway so looks like a length of 2mm will be more than adequate __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission

10-22-2003, 03:05 AM	#7
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	Yup, exactly right, illegal in the UK to have flashing red lights as turn signals, only cops are allowed to have flashing red lights on their cars! __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission

10-20-2003, 07:56 AM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	These diagrams have the wire size and color included. Here is the link. Jim http://www.geocities.com/chevroletc1070/wiringdias.html

10-20-2003, 01:26 PM	#5
Cat Fuzz My son, my joy. Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 463	UK spec turn signals?? Now I'm curious. How are they different than US?

10-20-2003, 11:14 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	In the UK, they are no aloud to have any red lights blink. So all turn signals must be amber. He took the wires from the turn signal switch and ran them to the back up lighs, but placed amber bulbs in them.



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