Magneto Condenser

[motordr]

I have been using the magneto condensers on both 12 volt negative ground distributor circuits and 6 volt positive ground circuits without a single failure in close to ten years.
Recently someone local had what sounds like a condenser failure or destruction on a 6 volt positive ground system, ‘41 Ford with a Dennis Carpenter coil. Is it possible that some of the newer magneto condensers are polarity sensitive?
My condensers do not indicate a + or - on them.
Has anyone run into this type of failure or know what might cause it? Thanks.

 

[BUBBAS IGNITION]

condensors dont care about the polarity , works either way ..I stock the Vertex units at $32 each ......

 

[mike42]

I’ve got a standard ‘40 V8. Does this just replace the current one I have which is the NAPA 200.

Thx

 

[motordr]

condensors dont care about the polarity , works either way ..I stock the Vertex units at $32 each ......

Thank you Bubba, it’s good to get that confirmed. Ted

 

[35fordtn]

Carpenter is a great company and we are a dealer for them and refuse to stock their coils. But... their 37-41, and 42-48 for that matter coils will fail.. It's not a matter of if, but rather when...

 

[G.M.]

I’ve got a standard ‘40 V8. Does this just replace the current one I have which is the NAPA 200.

Thx

Stick with the IH-200 from NAPA G.M.