No spark question

To expand on what nm9 said

There are TWO ignition sources. On most these cars, the RUN line goes DEAD during cranking. The run line is the blue shown as IGN 1 on the diagram

The ONLY source of ignition power for start is the brown IGN 2. This is a simple circuit

It comes off a separate contact on the ign switch, goes through the bulkhead, and to the coil + side of the ballast.