sorry, I should have been more clear. I have power at the coil, sometimes, sometimes not. when I do, I'm still not getting spark. I don't know if its a short before the coil or what.
Dare i ask how you determine how you have power at the coil?
2 dollar test light? I bought a couple quality test lights,can drive over them. And have a good ground lead and clip. I dont trust cheap test lights.