Voltage regulator location

Tiny
REXXRAGE86
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  • 1988 CADILLAC ELDORADO
  • 4.5L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 135,000 MILES
Can't seem to find information about location of the voltage regulator that's specific to my year model. Please help.
Thursday, January 21st, 2021 AT 7:10 AM

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Tiny
ASEMASTER6371
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  • 52,797 POSTS
Good afternoon,

This alternator is a solid-state unit that incorporates an integral regulator. A vacuum pump is attached to the rear cover and is driven off the alternator shaft.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-alternator

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-alternator

There is no external regulator for this model.

Roy

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Thursday, January 21st, 2021 AT 1:21 PM

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