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basically want to tuck the loom away on the corsair but what I want to do is just extend (properly - soldering iron) the original loom but its really hard to find another front loom so what do I do? what wire can I use for it all then? amps rating etc.. how can I find out as info for these are quite scarce..
cheers guys
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Last Edit: May 18, 2012 10:00:36 GMT by slammage
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May 18, 2012 11:01:18 GMT
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Can you get a loom from another Ford of the same period, manufacturers tend to use the same colour coding across the range and it would probably be the same amp rating, just use that for the bits of wire that you need.
Might be an idea to make the joints staggered a bit as well so you don't end up with 2 buldges in the harness where the new bits are spliced in.
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May 18, 2012 11:09:42 GMT
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i have got a mk1 cortina one which i will check all over tonight that i will butcher up, but i think i need to find out what amp wire i will need for the alternator and the wire that goes from the starter solonoid to the dizzy (i think?) I'm at work at the mo will look into it all when i get in as a back up though i have worked out i will need probably 17-20 amp wire for the main lights 5 amp for sidelights 7-8 for the horns, just need to work out what i need for the alternator and the solonoid bit and thats all done .. but this is the last resort if the mk1 loom will not work but ideally either way i need to know what amp wire for the alternator and stater solonoid (will find out which bit) wanna get this doneee  |
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May 18, 2012 11:23:30 GMT
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If you mean the thick wire from the Alternator, then you just need the maximum output of the Alternator and add some safety, so if it puts out 55amp, then you need 65-70 amp
for the starter, its probably 300 amp cable, but it all depends on the length!
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Last Edit: May 18, 2012 11:25:31 GMT by ianboyd
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scruff
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May 18, 2012 11:35:40 GMT
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I'd use non-insulated crimps and heatshrink if possible.  For belt and braces solder them too but the crimps give the wire a better mechanical strength. As above an old loom will provide loads of suitable wire. |
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1994 Lotus Esprit - Fragile red turbo with pop up lights.
1980 Porsche 924 - Fragile red turbo with pop up lights.
I spy a trend...
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May 18, 2012 12:19:52 GMT
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cheers for that guys, will check with the alternator and starter solonoid, might take a pic or 2 too!
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May 18, 2012 12:23:51 GMT
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If you mean the thick wire from the Alternator, then you just need the maximum output of the Alternator and add some safety, so if it puts out 55amp, then you need 65-70 amp for the starter, its probably 300 amp cable, but it all depends on the length! I'm moving the solonoid just behind the front a pillar so it will be I will say double the length definately so would it still be around 300 amps regardless? it isnt going to be going that far either |
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Last Edit: May 18, 2012 12:25:36 GMT by slammage
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May 18, 2012 12:44:36 GMT
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May 18, 2012 12:53:35 GMT
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cool thanks will see what wire that need extending too i think it was one that went to the coil? will get a pic and show what i mean and hopefully have it all sorted out ! |
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May 19, 2012 18:59:35 GMT
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60mm2?bit of an odd size,usually 50mm2,25mm2 etc.
Use 2.5 single core for the loom,I can send you some braided coloured or numbered wire within reason from work?anything from 10 to 20 cores.
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