Engine cuts off. The coil wire to distributor is very hot?

1994 DODGE RAM
223,000 MILES • 5.2L • V8
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KANE1178
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Engine cuts off. The coil wire to distributor is very hot. when cools off it will run.
Oct 7, 2017 at 1:35 AM
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This happens when the coil is starting to short out and needs to be replaced, I have included instructions below to help you with the repair. Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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