PMGR Starter Trigger Wire Size

[FuzzFace2]

Ok for you I can see that but I don't think Cory and maybe others that go with a PMGR starter would have a PDC with relays over in that area
Dave ----

[Gary Lewis]

Dave - That's why our page at Documentation/Electrical/PMGR Starter Wiring just shows how to use the existing fender-mounted starter relay.  But some of us have gone to the PDB's and a cube relay, which also works.

[ArdWrknTrk]

Works great!
And is a lot less work.  😉

If you can lay your hands on the Y-shaped cable from a mid '90's truck it's even better (and easier)

[FuzzFace2]

Cory wanted to know what size wire for the trigger but it sounded like he was going to remove the factory solenoid and run the cable & start trigger wires to the starter or did I read it wrong
That is why I said what I did on the wiring like the 2nd image that Gary posted.
I was told to use a 10ga wire on the race car but I cant see why he could not use something smaller like the factory used?
Dave ----

[ArdWrknTrk]

Well..... He ain't gonna get 40A through the ignition switch no matter whether he uses the stock 18Ga. trigger wire, or a 10Ga. wire.

That is why a PMGR needs another relay (or a giant Frankenstein blade switch in the cab)

[Gary Lewis]

ArdWrknTrk wrote

Well..... He ain't gonna get 40A through the ignition switch no matter whether he uses the stock 18Ga. trigger wire, or a 10Ga. wire.

That is why a PMGR needs another relay (or a giant young Frankenstein blade switch in the cab)

Fixed it for you.  Frau Blucher!

[ArdWrknTrk]

N n n n nnnn neigh!

[Gary Lewis]

ArdWrknTrk wrote

N n n n nnnn neigh!

[Rembrant]

FuzzFace2 wrote

Cory wanted to know what size wire for the trigger but it sounded like he was going to remove the factory solenoid and run the cable & start trigger wires to the starter or did I read it wrong

Dave,

I'm leaving the original Bullnose solenoid/relay mounted on the fender, and simply running a trigger wire from it. My main reason for asking about the #10 wire was because I have a big roll of 600v TEW #14 wire on hand. I was just curious if the #10 was overkill or not. I'm going to try the #14 regardless, and check the amps on it out of curiosity.

The reason for the 600v is that is our commercial/industrial voltage here in Canada (In these parts). I think the common voltage in the USA is 460v? I know whenever we order equipment from the US, we have to specify 575-600v.

[ArdWrknTrk]

Yep.
Three phase comes in a couple of different flavours.
I had 400A of 440 RMS at my last shop.

If you can just grab a cable for a '95ish truck it is 'all in one'