So I bought this used, running 318 to replace my cracked block 318. Hooked everthing up and got it running in my boat(see hydraulic valve lifter post). Just 2 wiring harnesses that plugged right in and it is running like new so I figure this is golden. But I don't think I'm getting any charging. I look at the "bat" wire from the alternator and it is cut and taped. The "fld" wire from the alternator goes to a metal box about 1/2 inch thick by 3 inch square (voltage regulator?). It attaches to a post on the box. The red wire from the "box" goes to the positive post of the coil. The box is free floating right now. I hooked up the batt wire to the positve solenoid post(where it belongs according to a wire diagram) and am getting 13-16 volts at the dash voltmeter it increases with increased engine speed. My question is:
1. Is the metal box a voltage regulator?
2. Does it need to be grounded(it is not right now)
3. If I hook the orange batt alternator wire to the positive post and ground the box will it work properly?
1. Is the metal box a voltage regulator?
2. Does it need to be grounded(it is not right now)
3. If I hook the orange batt alternator wire to the positive post and ground the box will it work properly?