Proper grounding

[Danno]

Everywhere I read it says that a ground wire should be connected to a attach bolt on the voltage regulator.

I have just replaced the battery and the cables. The ground cable has a pigtail with an open female connector on the end coming out of the main cable/battery clamp.

The present grounding setup I have is the battery ground to the block, and a wire from the "G" lug on the alternator to that voltage regulator attach bolt. This is the same setup I've had since I bought the car and have never had a problem.

Should I connect that pigtail also to the bolt, or is that just like using a belt and suspenders? I'd need to use a length of #10 wire (?) a male connector and lug..................

 

[Don C]

I would connect it. Even though you haven't had any problems you're getting a chassis ground through several bolted connections, instead of direct from the battery.

 

[Carolina_Mountain_Mustangs]

I have two extra grounds on mine even a braided ground wire between engine and chassis. Never can have too many grounds.

 

[jowens1126]

I like big ground and power wires.