Chip: Don't know where you're at in this rebuild choice as the topic has been up a couple of weeks. I can assure you from my shopping at various auctions...
Chuck, I will be having the original engine rebuilt on the car. I have also decided not to have the engine rebuilt to the specifications of the 1970 Eldorado...
Chip, I agree with your choice. If you REALLY look at the power specs, when the '70 engine horsepower is converted to NET hp, the power difference of 25-35 hp...
The '75-76 GM cars, Eldo included had much less power than the 71-74. Timing was set more for emissions than for power, and the early catalytic converter...
My two cents worth: my 1974 Eldorado gets about the same gas mileage and my 1970 Eldorado did, under 10 MPG. There is a noticeable difference in the ...
Technically Chris, you are correct. There were major drivability issues with these cars and the emissions systems of the time. EGR's caused many headaches. I...
As much as possible. I am curious as to how the mechanism attaches to the trunk itself. I have a mechanism out of a 75 coupe, and want to install it on my...
The mechanisms are the same for at least '74-'76, and probably '77 or '78 on the Eldos (although I'm not sure about the latter two years.) The problem is that...
If you have to do all that to install the power pull-down, I would say don't bother. These units are probably overbuilt for the big Eldos, but on the later...
I recently bought a 1971 Eldorado convertible. The radio was removed sometime in the past and I'd like to put a new radio in. I'm having trouble finding the...
The blue & black are probably actually blue & brown, and would be the rear speaker wires. Those vintage Delco radios used a chassis ground for the speakers, so...
Hey, I have a question for the group. I have a 1974 Eldo Convert. As of late, when starting the car, the "generator" liight somes on. WHne I place the car...
Dear All, Please allow me to apologize for the salutation of Hey and the format of my e-mail. I actually sent in while in a business meeting. Should have...
That's kind of strange. If the idle is a bit low, or the alternator output is low, it may light the light when idling in "drive", but go out in "park". If you...
Yes, more info; if you do have a DC volt meter at a fast idle (750 RPM) the voltage across the battery should be about 13.6 to 14.2 volts. With the engine off...
Thanks for the replies, at the end of the day, I can purchase a rebulit alternator from the internet for $60.00 or so. Think it's worth it ?? J K Rau...
If you determine that's the problem, that's not a bad price. If you can remove it, take it to a local shop and get it checked, that's even better. Sometimes...
I have a '74 Eldorado convertible. I have not had any electrical problems, YET. I just took a look at the shop manual and the voltage regulator is an ...
That's a classic symptom of a failing voltage regulator or brushes. A bad diode will usually cause a flicker or "pulsing" of the light. A steady light,...
1. There is a certain amount of marketing padding to the figures. The 375 horsepower figure for the original 1968 472 is thought to be an exaggeration. Still,...
Great Information Thank You --- On Sat, 5/3/08, wiermyr <wardj@...> wrote: From: wiermyr <wardj@...> Subject: [Big_Eldorado] Horsepower & Weight To:...
I have a 1976 Eldorado Convertible in need of the front and rear bumper fillers. I know there are several companies that supply them. I have heard some ...
hey just wanted to say good day all! there has not been much talk here lately i hope everyone is enjoying the weather and finishing up there projects or...
