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Started by ELDERDADO, April 28, 2024, 11:57:33 PM

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ELDERDADO

April 28, 2024, 11:57:33 PM Last Edit: April 29, 2024, 12:02:49 AM by ELDERDADO
Can any one tell me what this receptacle is for? (located behind carb) And why my mechanic felt the need to connect it to my alternator? What else goes into the other contacts? I believe it goes through the firewall.

The Tassie Devil(le)

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April 29, 2024, 12:31:58 AM Last Edit: April 29, 2024, 12:33:52 AM by The Tassie Devil(le)
If I didn't know any better, I would have thought it is for the external Voltage Regulator when using an earlier Alternator, that requires an external Voltage Regulator.

Are there any "vacant holes" in the inner fender opposite the Alternator where a Voltage Regulator could have been?

Bruce. >:D
'72 Eldorado Convertible (LHD)
'70 Ranchero Squire (RHD)
'74 Chris Craft Gull Wing (SH)
'02 VX Series II Holden Commodore SS Sedan
(Past President Modified Chapter)

Past Cars of significance - to me
1935 Ford 3 Window Coupe
1936 Ford 5 Window Coupe
1937 Chevrolet Sports Coupe
1955 Chevrolet Convertible
1959 Ford Fairlane Ranch Wagon
1960 Cadillac CDV
1972 Cadillac Eldorado Coupe

TJ Hopland

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April 29, 2024, 11:08:38 AM
I too would say its for an external voltage regulator which makes sense since I believe we are talking about a 72 and the first year for the internal was 73.  The alternator in the picture looks like an internal regulator.   
73 Eldo convert w/FiTech EFI, over 30 years of ownership and counting
Somewhat recently deceased daily drivers, 80 Eldo Diesel & 90 CDV
And other assorted stuff I keep buying for some reason

"Cadillac Kid" Greg Surfas 15364

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April 29, 2024, 11:20:15 AM
In 1972 Eldos had an internally regulated alternator. RWD didn't get one until 73
Greg Surfas
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66 Coupe deVille (now gone to the UK)
72 Eldo Cpe  (now cruising the sands in Quatar)
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