Cranks but no start

[JSeery]

Originally Posted by 53_mercLuke

So I put the clip on the + coil side and the probe on the - coil side with key on and it is lit up. When I crank the engine it just stays lit, no flashing on and off

Well there you go, the points are not working. They are either not opening/closing (always staying closed) or shorted to ground. The short to ground is the most likely issue. As suggested above, try putting paper or something between the points to insulate them and see if it still lights up. If it does there is a short.