1973 55hp Chrysler - reversed battery polarity

ozzydan

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Hi guys<br />i reversed the battery polarity on my 55hp, now i have a ticking noise coming from my MagnaPower ignition box and nothing runs. The battery was connected for a while before i realised my mistake. can the ignition box survive this, is it possible i damaged something else, or is it time to lay her to rest at the wreckers? <br />thanks<br />Dan
 

WillyBWright

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Re: 1973 55hp Chrysler - reversed battery polarity

The charging system rectifier is bad for sure. I believe those are amplified ignition systems. I wouldn't doubt that if you put power to the amp backwards, that fried too. :(
 
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