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...
I was putting my 76 away after a seventy mile cruise, and the breaks seemed to freeze up, ut it in reverse they let off but froze again. Finally was able by...
Sounds like you have a caliper that is hanging up. It's keeping the brakes on, with no pedal pressure. This could be a bad caliper, or it can be a bad hose....
Thank you for your help, I am going to replace the three brake hoses since they are so old and check the brakes. Time for new fluid to be on the safeside. ...
... hoses since they are so old and check the brakes. Time for new fluid to be on the safeside. ... 0400Subject: Re: [Big_Eldorado] 1976 Eldorado Convertible...
i dont know if you guys remember me, im the guy with the 71 eldo convertible thats been in the shop for just over two years. well i had to stop the project...
I am really sorry to hear of your difficulties. If there is any way you can hang onto your car, I hope you can work it out. Selling an incomplete restoration...
I have a 1976 Eldorado Convertible and the sunvisors are constantly falling down. Does anyone have a repair solution or now a vendor who rebuilds them? It...
I have a '74 Eldorado convertible and the drivers side visor had the same problem. In my case there is a white plastic bushing the fits just inside the...
I MADE A LIST A FEW MINUTES AGO (FOR THE LAST HOUR!) AND IT JUST DISAPEARED OFF MY SCREEN.... ANY WAY FOLLOW THIS LINK. ITS AN ALBUM OF MOST OF THE PARTS IVE...
