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1970 Eldorado Electrical Power Surge

Started by George Woodford clc21025, December 30, 2005, 09:06:04 PM

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George Woodford clc21025

December 30, 2005, 09:06:04 PM
A fellow CLC member and I had a discussion this evening about electrical power surges with his 1970 Eldorado.  He mentioned he replaced the battery and generator, and the problem is still present.  Is it possible the new generator is defective?

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December 30, 2005, 10:57:25 PM
The problem sounds like a bad ground. Insure connections and cables are good... check small body grounds. There should also be a large ground from the starter mount to the frame.

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January 01, 2006, 01:07:57 PM
By 70 he should be using an alternator. Test/replace the voltage regulator if external. Cheaper & easier to return and replace alternator if it is internal.
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