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GBowman 08-26-2012 05:45 AM
Safety Wire guage
 
What guage would you say works best for the safety wire? I need to replace mine-Malinco has a large selection. Thx

601HP 08-26-2012 06:19 AM
You didn't mention the application. For my knock-offs, I've used .041" stainless for 18 years. I can't say it's the "best" because I have no statistics.

David

GBowman 08-26-2012 06:23 AM
Sorry, yes to connect to the spinner.

GBowman 08-26-2012 06:27 AM
I just mic'd what was on mine and is approx .025 but its been twisted a lot so not really sure-I guess it doesn't really matter so long as its supple enough not to break.

bill37341 08-26-2012 08:22 AM
Use .030 ga mig wire. Sells for about $12 a pound. Will send you a few feet if you need some. Bill

dcdoug 08-26-2012 09:45 AM
.032 - summit racing has it.

cHarley 08-26-2012 04:48 PM
Safety Wire guage
 
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I put wire insulation on the wire where it is wrapped around the wheel.

cHarley

Clayboy 08-26-2012 05:38 PM
I use Aircraft Spruce .041
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kevins2 08-26-2012 08:38 PM
I've thought about using wire insulation like you do (don't have the car quite yet) but was wondering if the wheels do indeed get scratched over time by the safety wire. From someone who just uses the wire alone, does it scratch?

Thanks,

Kevin

WardL 08-26-2012 09:23 PM
I use 0.032 wire and haven't noticed where it has scratched the wheels. I think the protectors are a great idea and look good. If you are not careful I think the wires could scratch the wheels.


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