5.0L Distributor Cap

[RedSN]

Does this look normal to anyone?

https://photos.smugmug.com/94-Mustang/i-2nwsh8T/0/5297849e/L/5AD3DB14-9B20-4FBC-B9B8-2E17FEC198D7-L.jpg

I replaced my cap and rotor today with a new set I had sitting on my shelf. Every other cap I’ve seen has a sort of carbon electrode in the middle.

[ZR]

No that is not normal.
What you've seen in the past is correct.

[ZR]

Didn't fall out n into the box did it?

https://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/attachments/classic-tech/74311d1247861054-symptoms-worn-out-distributor-cap-1968-mustang-302-dsc03883.jpg

[RedSN]

No, nothing in the box.
Thanks for the confirmation. Guess I need a new cap too. :(