Engine died during break-in

67dodgedartconv said
With coil lead pulled from distributor tower and distributor in place, no continuity between distributor tower and ground. What does that tell me?

That tells you nothing because that would be normal.
Pull the cap and turn the engine over to make sure the rotor is turning when cranking.
Make sure the rotor is seated in it's notch in the top of the distributor shaft.