inductor coil orientation

[joepiecuch]

Is there polarity involved, or is coil orientation a mechanical matter? I've encountered a couple with which I was hard put to tell which lead was the longer one.

 

[Doc B]

There is one orientation where the leads reach the attaching rivets more easily. That's the only criteria.

 

[joepiecuch]

Thank you very much. Relieves some concern!