Too much heat or defective part. High resistance in plug wires can cause this via heat build up. I' d carry a spare rotor and the tools to change it. M103's are tough on caps and rotors but not that much.

Had one fail 15 years ago leaving me stranded, it burned underneath where yours is discolored. Fortunately the replacement gave no problems.

Good luck!!!

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