Hey everyone,
So I am getting rid of the wiring that goes from the RPM relay --> washer pump --> fuel pump. I can't stand how frail this wiring seems to be. I am going to run a set of new wires - a red power wire to the RPM relay and a black ground wire to the horn bracket. I am fed up with how beat up my wires to the fuel pump are, and I want eliminate any power issues I may be having there.
So here's the question - I have 16 gauge wire. It looks nearly identical in terms of diameter as the stock purple/white wire that goes from the RPM relay --> washer bottle harness --> fuel pump molex connectors. My understanding is the max current load for this gauge of wire is 13A - 22A dependent on conditions relative to the wiring. Now, my understanding is the pump pulls 5A-7A - so I would think that this wire should be sufficient.
Am I missing anything in regards to my numbers and conclusion? Can 16 gauge wiring handle the fuel pump's current draw with no issues?
Thank you for your time.