On fuel injected models, the voltage regulator is not in the alternator, it is, unfortunately, part of the computer. The field winding in the alternator receives it excitation voltage from the computer. The Computer Monitors the system voltage and provides what it thinks is the appropriate field drive to keep the battery charged. The bad part about this is that you have to replace the whole engine computer if the regulator portion of it fails (at least $200.00 or more) I know this from personal experience. It might be possible to install an external regulator or install an alternator with built in regulator but you will have to modify the wiring.
On carbureted models the voltage regulator should be mounted on the firewall near the ignition coil. It should look like a small metal box about the size of a pack of cigarettes and be held on by two small bolts and have a small wiring harness (two or maybe three wires).
The PCM (engine computer) is also the voltage regulator.
The engine computer is the voltage regulator.
The engine computer is also the voltage redulator.
The engine computer is also the voltage redulator.
The engine computer is also the regulator.
It should be on the firewall centrally located.
Yes.
It is part of the alternator
Ask your question again because I believe you mean a starter. I've never seen anyone start a voltage regulator.
No, the voltage regulator determines the alternators output voltage. That's all it does. If the regulator fails the battery level can drop to the point that there will not be sufficient charge to start the engine, but the regulator will not directly cause the engine to not run.
The engine computer is the voltage regulator.
where is voltage regulator on 1990 lincoln town car