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On my 37MD, the cigar lighter isn't wired in. In fact there's no wire at all! What gauge of wire would I use to re-wire it? And where would it be connected to? Thanks,
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According to the instructions for installing a lighter on models that did not come equipped with one the wire is connected to the discharge side of the ammeter.....wire is 14 GA.
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Thank's Gene. Could a 10 gauge wire be used? The lighter was already in the car when I got it. It looks as if what wire was there was cut off. Would this have been a dealership add on?
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Based on what I know cigar lighters were never installed at the factory in 1938 even in a Master Deluxe.
With respect to wiring, you can always use a heavier gauge wire (lower number for the size) in place of a lighter gauge. So 10 gauge for 14 is fine electrically.
I have encountered a few limitations due to the physically larger wire. It is not as flexible so might be more difficult to route and keep in place. It can be more difficult to pass through small openings like grommets. The problem I seem to have most often is finding a terminal that will crimp/solder to the larger wire but has the correct size ring or spade or bullet for the application.
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The lighter was an accessory in 1937.
10 GA is kind of an overkill for the lighter. May be a little too much resistance but if you do not plan on using the ligter it will make no difference.
The 1940 Special Deluxe first to come with a lighter.
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Oops. Mean to type '37.
The 10 gauge wire will have less resistance than the 14. Yes, it is overkill. On the other hand it would not be the end of the world if you used 16 gauge. The slightly higher resistance would not be a concern for me because the lighter is only used for a short period of time.
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I'd be inclined to leave the wire off :-)
Might discourage others from smoking in your car :-) ha ha
Just kidding... sort a
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I know that resistance is not correct but I was thinking in term of requirng too much volume like a 5/8 graden hose compared to a 3 inch pipe.
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A BIG THANK'S TO ALL for the info on this! Yes-Ole S Olson, half of me wants to leave the wire off. But the other half wants everything on the dash in working order. It looks to be the orange cat eye in color. Thank's agin,
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