Guide to Wire and Fuses

Wire Size vs. Amperage

Wire Size: 8 10 12 14 16 18 20

Amperage: 35 25 20 15 7 5 3

Applications of Wire

Wire Size 6-Volt	Wire Size 12-Volt	Item
8	10	Ampmeter gauge
8	10	Alternator or generator and regulator large terminals
12	14	Electric fuel pump
12	14	Alternator or generator and regulator small terminals
14	16	Gauges, fuel, oil, temperature
14	16	Ignition, distributor, coil
14	16	Directional signals, parking and tail lights, and radio
12	14	Headlights

Plug-in Fuses (Type ATO)

Amperage: 3 5 7-12 10 15 20 25 30

Color: Violet Tan Brown Red Lt. Blue Yellow Natural Lt. Green

Fuse Listing Guide

Use: Radio Lighter Stop Lights Gauges Overdrive Heater Tail/Parking Interior Lighting Wipers Accessory

Amperage: 5 20 20 5 30 20 20 20 20 20