Incorrect ground polarity will not keep an ignition system from having a spark, but it can reduce the firing voltage about 20%. You need to find the no spark problem somewhere else. Chances are the points are dirty or burned, or there's a ground where the primary wire goes through the side of the distributor. If it's got a Chevy engine, the ground polarity needs to be negative.
Jerry

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