no spark from cap

I used the coil wire to test the spark yesterday. As my helper turned the starter over I put the cap end of the coil wire near a good ground and when he turned the key it sparked immediately. Looked to be a good spark it was orange yellow in color. I didnt remove the distributor to set the points but maybe I should. the condensor is new as are the points but i have read where some have bad condensors right out of the box and they did come from autozone lol.....Ill keep you guys posted on my progress and try to upload a pic of the Dart. Thanks to everyone for their responses