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Tonymozingo
10-27-2019, 10:19 PM
Hi, I have an ‘89 Supra 351
PleasureCraft. It’s been sitting for many years. I have it turning over and have determined it’s not firing.
I suppose I’m correct in replacing the next part down the line.
What is the cylindrical object that the wires from the solenoid/starter area enter on one side and on the other there is a built-in wire that goes to the top center of the distributor cap? It is mounted on a brace on top of the block.
I am assuming it may be the problem because it is very corroded and the terminals are rusted.
Please shed some light.
Thanks in advance.
JSPulliam21
10-27-2019, 10:36 PM
Do you mean the ignition coil? Does it look like this?https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191028/cd575cb6f46f6bf99db00b50b44a8250.jpg

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Tonymozingo
10-27-2019, 10:48 PM
That’s it! Could that be the reason I’m not getting spark to the plugs?
JSPulliam21
10-27-2019, 10:54 PM
Could be. Pull the coil wire off the cap and hold it close to a ground to see if you are getting fire out of the coil. If so, then the cap, condenser, or points are next.

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Tonymozingo
10-27-2019, 11:29 PM
Man, that must be it. The wire from the dist. cap was melted onto the coil and half that bond looks burnt.
I really appreciate it, sir.
michael hunter
10-28-2019, 06:24 AM
Does it still have points?
Tonymozingo
10-29-2019, 11:20 AM
Does it still have points?

Yes. So I took the entire distributor out and am looking to replace the old with new.
Would you please advise where and how to order a new distributor and cap,etc?
My O’Reilly’s guys can’t find it.
Many thanks.
michael hunter
10-29-2019, 01:19 PM
O’Reilly’s is useless for boats . Skidim is a good source. Where are you located?
Tonymozingo
10-29-2019, 04:08 PM
Hattiesburg, MS