[trularin]

Okay. I think there are several factors that could be causing problems.

1. The alternator MUST be grounded to the engine and the engine MUST be grounded to the battery.
2. Proper voltages should be read to determine if the regulator is doing it's job.
3. The case of the regulator MUST be grounded.
4. If this is a Ford regulator ( non self exciting ), the IGN on the regulator should be connected to the Ignition key ( unless you have an idiot light ).

These are the most common mistakes in wiring a charging system I have run into.

Brent, you should charge the battery and make sure these are all covered before you do ANY thing else.

Just my opinion.