It sounds like you’re measuring on the primary coil terminal and expecting to see high voltage that goes to the spark plugs. The high voltage should be measured on the center where the coil to distributor plugs in. And the high voltage should happen when the points open after they’ve been closed for a bit.


Kevin
1951 Chevy 3100 work truck
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1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car)
Busting rust since the mid-60's
If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.