Re: Green Engine enamel color

Posted by HH56 On 2019/6/13 16:13:35

Minimum size recommended for 6v is 0 gauge which is .342 in diameter. 00 gauge is better and is what most of us ask for when we buy or have cables made. 00 ga diameter is .364. If your extra cable looks to be about 3/8 that works out to .375 which means the cable is probably at least a 0 or more likely 00 gauge and is adequate. Just make sure the connections are clean when you install it and no green corrosion appears in the strands of wire under or around the crimped or soldered area at the battery terminal.

6v starters pull a lot of current and voltage drop becomes a real issue with 6v ignition systems. If the cables including the one going to the solenoid is on the smaller side or the battery is barely able to sustain the cranking amps that too will cause issues with slow cranking speed and a large voltage drop. Too much voltage drop and any dirty connections can reduce the spark from adequate to so marginal it is barely able to fire the plugs.