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First off, is the distributor shaft rotating when the engine is turned over? Saying that it is, double check the point gap. Then, rotate the engine until the distributor cam lobe is under the rubbing block on the points and the points are open. Then, with the ignition switch on, hold the coil wire from the coil about 1/4 inch from the block and touch a screwdriver between the point gap. You should get a spark each time you close the gap with a screwdriver. This saves the starter and the battery and lets you check the primary ignition system. You could also turn the distributor back and forth, but that would throw it out of time unless you mark it. If no spark, you may have a bad pigtail lead to the points or a bad coil. If you get a spark, check the rotor and see if there is a defect to keep the spark from crossing from the prong that touches the carbon center tip in the cap. Check the center of the cap and make sure that there is a carbon center tip. I have seen a new cap without one. Make sure that the outer tip on the rotor is straight and not twisted to the side. If the distributor shaft bushing is badly worn, the tip of the rotor will hit one of the plug wire connectors and brake off a piece of plastic and the tip on the rotor will swivel on the rivit and throw it completely out of time. If that doesn't fix it, you may have to take it to Mexico. If you have ever been there, you will see that nearly anything will run in Mexico. Just kidding.
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