Short answer: Distribute the electrical spark
The distributor distributes the spark to the spark plugs at the correct time and order.
To send a spark the the proper spark plug at the proper time.
Look where a distributor would be if it were an older engine-serves same purpose.
To deliver an electric charge to each cylinder at just the right time so the spark plugs can ignite the fuel.
It does not have a distributor.It does not have a distributor.
It does not have a distributor.
There is no "distributor" on a 350z.
A "dizzy" is slang for distributor.
A 1993 Intrepid does not have a distributor cap.A 1993 Intrepid does not have a distributor cap.
The pick up coil is located at the base of the distributor and plugs into the ignition module. The pick up coil's purpose is to sense or "pick up" the pulses of the distributor and tell the ignition module when to fire the spark plugs. The most critical part of the replacement of the pick up coil is to make certain you properly mark the orientation of the distributor to the engine block and the rotor to the distributor base. When you successfully make these markings, you will not need to check your timing when this job is finished.
Points, no. Distributor cap, yes.Points, no. Distributor cap, yes.
If it has a distributor, then all the plug wires will merge at the distributor. Follow the wires.