Can't start, no spark getting to plugs

Thanks for the input. As stated earlier, I installed a new cap and rotor, still the problem persists. As far as my methodology for testing spark from the coil? I just unplugged the coil wire from the cap while it was still plugged into the coil. I could see and hear spark coming from that coil wire while cranking the engine over--my Dad also got a nasty jolt while holding it too. I didn't mention this in my initial post, but I also installed new plugs (gapped correctly) and wires. I've got my battery charging right now, I need to get some more juice into into it before trying again.