made in USA adjustable 2 wire regulator

Stock had some drop. Didn't remember what. So I relayed the regulator reference and the field hot wire right from the battery. Still 14.8 all the time. I have cleaned and used die electric grease on all of the bulkhead connectors. New engine to battery ground, battery to front of car and to old regulator case. Still 14.8

tried new field wiring....which I left for this install. Left the relayed hot to the regulator too. No point using the old wiring for that.