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Chevyholic · 01-27-2008, 01:56 AM

Hi all,

Since owning my truck I've never had a working temp gauge, so that is my next project. According to the wiring diagram it was originally 20ga dark green wire, but I can't find that at your typical Home Depot, Lowe's, Auto Zone, Oreilly's, etc. Do I need to find some kind of electrical surplus, or can I just use 18ga? Any other stores you can think of?

Thanks!

greasy68 · 01-27-2008, 02:10 AM

18 gauge should be fine but if you do want to get 20 gauge you could try the auto parts store or even wal-mart. If not there you can find it at any radio shack. They will definately have it.

Chevyholic · 01-27-2008, 02:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greasy68

18 gauge should be fine but if you do want to get 20 gauge you could try the auto parts store or even wal-mart. If not there you can find it at any radio shack. They will definately have it.

Guh, I always forget about Radio Shack, I'll give them a try. Thanks!

Scott68-93-97 · 01-27-2008, 02:28 AM

18 gauge is bigger wire so its not going to hurt anything, in fact its probably a good idea to step up to 18, 20 gauge wire damages very easily

01-27-2008, 01:56 AM	#1
Chevyholic Will it run today? Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 272	Electrical Question Hi all, Since owning my truck I've never had a working temp gauge, so that is my next project. According to the wiring diagram it was originally 20ga dark green wire, but I can't find that at your typical Home Depot, Lowe's, Auto Zone, Oreilly's, etc. Do I need to find some kind of electrical surplus, or can I just use 18ga? Any other stores you can think of? Thanks! __________________ Jaws, the 1971 Chevy Cheyenne Longbed. She's big, grey, and has an insatiable appetite!

01-27-2008, 02:10 AM	#2
greasy68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: austin texas Posts: 202	Re: Electrical Question 18 gauge should be fine but if you do want to get 20 gauge you could try the auto parts store or even wal-mart. If not there you can find it at any radio shack. They will definately have it. __________________ Mike 68 C10 LWB midnight blue metallic 307ci, 700R4, HEI front discs, leaf spring rear tilt steering wheel, stock ride height, rally wheels, 2007 Dodge Charger(Hemi)

01-27-2008, 02:28 AM	#4
Scott68-93-97 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fair Oaks, CA Posts: 475	Re: Electrical Question 18 gauge is bigger wire so its not going to hurt anything, in fact its probably a good idea to step up to 18, 20 gauge wire damages very easily __________________ 1968 Short Fleet 350/700r4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=249435 1997 Bagged XtdCab Vortec350/4L60e http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...44#post2286144 1993 XtdCab Longbed 4x4 6.5Turbo/NV4500 "Daily Driver" 1985 Toyota XtdCab 4x4 22re/W-56/Dual T-cases, Doug Thorley Header, Homebrew front and rear spring packs, Tons of Mods to suspension and drivetrain, 35" boggers, coming soon ARB's and 5.29's, Possible 4.3/700r4 swap



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