Not Getting 12 Volts at Coil

moper said

If you've been cranking a lot, check the connector at the steering column. I've found resistance in that circuit before because of overheating the wiring. You can also find a lower resistance ballast to get higher voltage to the coil... But you need to have battery voltage going in to it.

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I wouldn't say I have been cranking a lot. The connector at the steering column you mention - is that the one underdash wrapped around the steering wheel or the wiring inside the steering column?

I have run a jumper from the + battery post to the + coil. The cranking sounds much stronger with this jumper, however it still won't fire up. Any suggestions?

I have not changed the distributor (the cap is new) or the spark plug/coil wires.