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Old 07-26-2021, 05:20 PM   #1
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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.
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Old 07-26-2021, 08:44 PM   #2
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condensors dont care about the polarity , works either way ..I stock the Vertex units at $32 each ......
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Old 07-27-2021, 04:22 AM   #3
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I’ve got a standard ‘40 V8. Does this just replace the current one I have which is the NAPA 200.

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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
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Old 07-27-2021, 05:17 PM   #5
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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...
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Old 07-27-2021, 05:47 PM   #6
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I’ve got a standard ‘40 V8. Does this just replace the current one I have which is the NAPA 200.

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