My truck died after going trow some water it a old chevy with a coil I put a...

[Lucas]

...new coil on it and it still wont? 79 chey pick up small block 350 points set up with a coil

 

[paschal d]

open the distributor and dry it with a hair dryer.

 

[kenbgray]

Your ignition is wet. Dry it out. Wires, cap, plugs, etc. and it should start right up.