How to ground voltage regulator on Chrysler 318?

Question

I have an old WOODEN boat with a 1968 318 in it. I fried the ignition coil with a bad regulator. now i've replaced the 2 of them ,but no spark!!! i also put a ground strap from the regulator mounting plate to the block. is this the proper way to ground? there was an inch of an old strap hanging there, but no clue where it went. hard to ground to the hull, since it is wooden...help!!!

Answer 1

There should be a negative ground strap for both the engine, alternator (or generator) and regulator.

all the other common voltage DC electrical equpment should also be grounded.

AC electrical service will have a separate grounding system throughout the boat.

Answer 2

Just make sure the ground path goes back to the battery neg terminal or wire it direct.