is this my computer?

[nater200]

can someone tell me if this is the computer for my car? it is a 1980 mercury capri 3.3 200ci i6. if this isn't it i don't know where it would be.
this isn't my engine but it is the same location and part.

http://www.foureyedpride.com/phpBB2/album_pic.php?pic_id=5311

[Ra]

thats your voltage regulator for your alternator i'd be willing to bet your car doesn't have a coumputer some of the other guys can probly say for sure

[slickshift]

No EEC in 1980
(well, Lincoln 5.0s, but that's it)

[roughbutfun]

only "computer" in '80 would be your duraspark box.
not really a computer just spark control.
should be on drivers inner fender. just follow the
dist. leads.

[Old_Style]

What was the first year for EECs?

[FoxChassis]

http://www.merkurencyclopedia.com/EEC-IV/history_of_ford%20EFI.html

[nater200]

does that mean i don't have to have a engine warning light? i took that little wanrning light screen off of the center console to put misc. gauges.

[roughbutfun]

center console only had exterior light/washer/and low fuel
warnings no engine warn. the engine warn light would be
in the bank of lights left of the tachometer(e-brake/belt/etc)
it is only a oil pressure warning on the early cars.

[FoxChassis]

Oil pressure warning?

My '86 has a "low oil" warning lamp.

[slickshift]

What was the first year for EECs?
1980 was the first year for fuel injected electronic engine control
(true electronic engine control)
Before that the were some electronic spark and carb feedback controls

[slickshift]

Oil pressure warning?

My '86 has a "low oil" warning lamp.
Mine kicks on at exactly 1 quart low

[roughbutfun]

yeah, my ' 80 had 2 sensors on the oil
pressure shafty thing-a-ma-bob on the
side of the block(highly technical) the
large oil pressure gauge sensor and at
the end it was tapped for a small 2 wire
sensor that kicked on the engine warn.
light if pressure got too low.