All or nothing alternator conversion

Sorry for the delay. I finally got it all together on Saturday. Naturally, when I came here to update, the server was offline for a while. :(

It was amazing how much work replacing the regulator was compared to replacing the alternator.
I now have a relay triggered by the original connector and then the regulator signal voltage (fused) is coming straight from the post on the starter relay.
Also, the footprint of the new regulator is larger than the old one. I used an old ceiling light mounting bracket (slotted metal cross that pivots in the middle) to mount it in the same place so I didn't have to make holes or put it somewhere off the firewall.
Also, new wires for pretty much the whole thing because of the new triangular connection and the added relay.

The result of all this, to my great astonishment (was a bit pessimistic at that point), is that it is rock solid all the time at 14.6 volts. In theory, I still feel like grounding the second field terminal should have worked with the old regulator. Clearly, reality did not agree with that theory. In any case, it's all good now. My dome and dash lights have never been so bright at idle.
Thanks for all the input. :thankyou: