[RonC]

Loyd turn the key on, open the cap and slightly open the points with your finger if they aren't open already. With a screw driver touch it across the points. You should be able to get a spark. If you have a spark your problem is the body cap rotor or coil to cap wire. Switch them out. If no spark you probably have a grounded out distributor. Either internal or the ignition switch. You may find your lower wire is touching the casting or the lower plate is grounding. Pull out your distributor with the key on and the points open. As soon as it pulls away from the head casting see if it sparks. That's a quick way to see if you have a grounded circuit.