[Healeys] Alternator Cables

[BJ8 Healeys]

It isn't necessary to upgrade the stock battery-to-starter relay cable, or
the battery ground cable.  My alternator conversion did not specify a gauge
for the required extra cable from the starter relay to alternator.  I just
used a spare battery cable I had lying around that happened to be long
enough.  Way overkill, but convenient for me.  I haven't had any fires since
doing the conversion in 2002.  I use a Delco-Remy SI-10 (NAPA P/N 213-4011)
alternator.  The only extra loads I have added have been driving lights,
some audible turn signal indicators, and recently a digital radio.

Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC  USA

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On Behalf Of Price Lindsay
Sent: Monday, March 25, 2013 3:26 PM
To: Healey List Healey List
Subject: [Healeys] Alternator Cables

I am converting my 67 BJ8 to negative ground. Some suggest, as a fire safety
move, the cable from the alternator to the starter be larger than my stock
cable. My question: should the cable from the starter to the battery and
from the battery to ground also be upgraded?  Ideally, what gauge should
these be?

Thank you for your thoughts.

Price Lindsay