Thank you to all that submitted tips!
Turned out the new coil was junk, because I got a NAPA IC7 at the suggestion of Charlie here on the FB, put it on and after the second crank of the motor she fired up and sat and purred like a kitten. Running great now and starts right up.
That explains power all the way to the NEG on the coil and then nothing.
Plus before when I'd touch the ground connection at the battery I would get a weak spark, with that other coil. None now.
Lesson to be learned is, just because the part is new doesn't mean it is any good. This one was pure crap. That really throws you off.
The bad coil was a cheapo Bosch knock-off. Does not say 'Made in Germany' all it says in little print is 'germany'. Even painted in Bosch blue. Found out it came out of South America.
Thanks again and happing V-8ing to you all
