The old "points" type is no improvement. There might be LESS current in the ground path, but the thing is ANY (even old generator) regulators must be grounded, as that is part of the voltage sensing circuit.
I agree. The electronic reg's are more precise in controlling the output. I just put my old regulator back on because I knew it worked and the poor ground I had with the electronic one didn't. I could put a electronic one on now with a good ground and it would be ok. tmm