69 340 problems

I checked all the electrical connectors and plugs on the bulkhead connector as well as the starter relay and ign switch and all look clean and are tight.
I just checked again, and I have 7 volts at the POS coil post with the key on and engine off so that should be good. Only thing I can think of is a bad distributor, but I have no idea why iy would just "go bad" like that.

I ordered a remanufactured distributor from the local parts store but I won't have it until tomorrow so I'm **** outta luck for today I guess.

I am still open for suggestions.
How can I test the distributor at home to be sure it isn't working correctly??
Anything I can look for that would show it as not usable?
I don't know what else to do here.......

Thanks guys,
George