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416-8 rewiring = what is the correct gague wire?

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I am finishing up fixing up the beat up 1987 416-8 that I picked up a while ago.  While I am waiting for a new gas tank bushing and shut off I am installing a new ignition switch and run new wires.  All the wiring has been reworked by PO and the safety switches have been removed or bypassed as has the indicator light circuit board.  I'll leave it like it is (this will be a work tractor) just replace the current wiring ignition switch and light switch.  My question is; what is the recommend gauge wire to use?  The PO was "creative" in working on this rig and I want to make sure I replace the beat up wiring with the proper gauge.  Thanks!

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biged77

I have a 1988 416-8 and it's my favorite.  The indicator light circuit board is not too important but it would be better to wire back the PTO, clutch and seat safety switches if possible.  As for the wire gage, iSaveTractors says 14 or 16 AWG for all except the battery ground and starter wire which should be 6 AWG.

 

Ed

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drewd

Thanks Ed!  I downloaded the color coded wiring diagram and will replace what I can including the PTO and clutch safety switches if possible.  

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That sounds good, if the existing switches are still in place they may work if the contacts are cleaned up.  I would also recommend adding a wire from ignition switch ground (G terminal) to the battery ground connection.  This provides a more secure switch ground and may save some problems in the future.  I had such problems myself.

 

Good luck on the rewiring.

 

Ed

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