Ignition Points Tech Question

TrailBeast said
Ok, never mind then.
Thanks for letting me waste my time giving some very simple diagnostics that would point you directly to the problem and apparently not only not trying it, but not even answering.
30 seconds to disconnect the points to coil wire and ground it with the ignition on to yay or nay the distributor as the problem, but noooo.
Whatever.

When replying earlier I missed your post, I am very

TrailBeast said
Ok, never mind then.
Thanks for letting me waste my time giving some very simple diagnostics that would point you directly to the problem and apparently not only not trying it, but not even answering.
30 seconds to disconnect the points to coil wire and ground it with the ignition on to yay or nay the distributor as the problem, but noooo.
Whatever.

Hey when replying to the others earlier I skipped your post, then I had to go somewhere and I'm just getting back on. I'm sorry. I don't take it lightly that guys devote their time to helping others. I DID try what you said at 11:57 and found it interesting, and I DID get a spark from the coil wire when removing the screwdriver. I'm out for a couple days now but I will try your other idea ASAP.
The truck is negative ground. Not sure why the coil was wired like it was but there was some hokey splices in the area that dad must have done some time ago. I followed the diagram for the new replacement wiring harness which has the ignition wire going to positive, as it seems it should. Again I tried it both ways more than once. Thanks again. I'm going to PM you a copy of this to be sure you see it so you're not pissed at me all night.