Temp Gauge Wire Spec ??

[Gary '79 5C]

I need to replace the wire to the engine temp gauge as it is cracked and failing. During a long drive, I can count on the temp indication becoming erratic and nearly going to zero. Then later back to 175deg. First time I stopped 3X to check the rear gauge.

My question is what type of wire should I use      I was planning on THHN #14 Cu stranded.

Thoughts & thanks in advance.

Gary

P.S. For what it is worth, just got back from Orlando, 2000 troublefree miles, great weather, great vacation.

[bevans6]

The original wiring for that sensor is 16ga copper stranded, fwiw, I looked in the schematic.  I would pick something vibration and heat resistant if you are splurging, but almost anything stranded will do fine.

Brian

[JackConrad]

THHN stranded will work but will be stiffer than automotive wire (fewer strands of larger diameter).  Jack

[luvrbus]

Use a GXL or SXL cross link wire move into new age lol

good luck