For example 14 gauge wire will become 12 gauge 10 gauge will be 8 gauge etc. The easiest one ive found to be useful is in mike bishops book how to build a traditional ford hot rod page 121the diagram included everything i needed when i built my first roadster with exception of an ammeter amp meter.
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Hot rod ignition wiring diagram. Simple starter wiring diagram. Ok so lets get to wiring. Hot rod wiring diagram please note. Ignition switch the starter is turned on by the ignition switchs sol solenoid position. See the lighting diagram below tip. Its cheap by the foot and protects the wiring from any cuts wear etc.
You can buy trailer wire cable to run wiring to the back of a car. This diagram was designed for 12 volt systems but can also be used for 6 volt systems. Its fully insulated and contains up to 7 wires. Just make sure the gauge is ok for what you want. Based on the above wiring diagram you need the following. Wiring always frustrated me even the simplest layout can be confusing.
If used for 6 volt make all the wires heavier by 2 gauges. It is a momentary contact position usually on the key switch. Read about wiring basics learn how to properly wire your street rod with all the tools equipment and everything else you need to know to wire your hot rod yourself street rodder magazine. Wiring up the starter motor circuit is rather simple. So use the right size wire. Return from hot rod wiring to how to build hotrods important notice.
All advice and instructions are intended to be basic guidelines and not intended for use by individuals who are not experienced in that field. All content in the articles in this section are the property of the author of the article. It doesnt have to be on the key switch you.