Most late model vanagons are wired with what is generally called in
American terminology double aught (spelling wrong I am sure), normally
expressed as 00 size, which is about four sizes larger (fatter) than 2 gague.

2 gague cable compared to 00 cable looks quite thin so for most Vanagons
switching to 2 gague size or even 0 gague size would be a mistake.

The actual size of the cable is not 00, however, but a European size that
is almost that value after conversion to the American sizing system.

A switch to this Jacobs cable is probably therefore not a good idea for
most list members.

At 10:05 AM 1/12/01 -0700, you wrote:
>Who is 'our'?  Standard Vanagon cable is 2 gauge...
>
>Z
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Derek Drew [mailto:derekdrew@rcn.com]
>Sent: Friday, January 12, 2001 9:38 AM
>To: Mladen, Zoran
>Subject: Re: Heavy Duty Starter Cables
>
>
>Our cable is much fatter than even the Jacobs cable.
>
>At 09:22 AM 1/12/01 -0700, you wrote:
> >Hi all!
> >
> >With all the postings about starter problems, I thought it would make sense
> >to post a product I just read about in the February 01 issue of VW Trends.
> >
> >On page 12, there is an ad from Jacobs Electronics, 500 N. Baird St,
> >Midland, TX 79701. (No, I have absolutely no affiliation with them).
> >
> >They have a zero gauge wire that is meant to replace the two gauge wire
> >found standard in VWs to power the starter.  According to the article, the
> >voltage drop with the two gauge wire is about 2.5 volts.  With the zero
> >gauge wire, its onlt .1 volts.
> >
> >This comparison is for ten feet of cable.
> >
> >Might be a wise investment...
> >
> >Z
>
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Alternate numbers for the industrious phone caller that wants to try every
avenue: 917-848-6425 (cell); 202-966-7907 (Work), 212-580-4459 (Home),
202-966-0938 (Home), 978-359-8533 (fax [efax]), 212-269-3188 (Seaport
office), 212-269-3188 (Seaport main number).