Originally Posted by
bmorgil
Tim something not right there. The negative side or terminal on the coil needs to go to the points or ignition module. If it is grounded there will be no spark. If you have points, put an Ohm meter from the negative terminal to ground. With the points closed it should read 0 or close to it. With the points open it should read infinite resistance. The points provide the "ground" on the negative terminal. If it is electronic ignition, the negative to the coil is provided by the ignition module. The negative wire should come from the ignition module.