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Starterwiring question

43_lx_merc_1996

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"Just rewired volvo 350 on old

"Just rewired volvo 350 on old project boat with a new starter and battery. I'm pretty sure that all of my wirinig is correct. But it will not start. If I replace the starter wire from the key to the starter solonoid with a new 16 guage wire still nothing happens. But if I replace that same wire with a 12 guage wire, it fires up like new. What is the reason for this especially when the factory setup uses 16 guage?

Suggestions greatly appreciated!"
 
"Like a water hose, smaller me

"Like a water hose, smaller means less flow. 12 ga is giving you enough flow of currant to start motor. Since you have changed the stock wiring hard to tell what you changed that is causing the situation. 12ga is not hurting anything use it."
 
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