Correct wire size?

[Napagary]

My 1976 S&S clone is a kluge of wiring. I'm repainting the engine in the boat and have removed all the wiring from the engine down to a 6 pin connector that goes forward in the bilge. I've got 4 pages of notes, wiring diagrams and carefully tagged all the wires prior to removal. I'll redo w/ new.
It looks like most of the old wire is 16GA with a few in 14GA, the Alt wire to the solinoid is 10GA
So what size wire are you guys using for most of the engine area, 14GA, 16GA ?
Did a search on this forum but didn't see this addressed.

[Skipper]

I recommend replacing with the same guage you take out. In my '95 most is 16 GA. Some are different, like yours.

[thatsmrmastercraft]

Replacing with the same or larger size wire is the simple answer. You won't have any problems as long as you don't go smaller.

[Matt L.]

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Later,

Matt

PS I up sized everything I replaced.

[Napagary]

Thanks for the replies! All very helpful