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OK. Yes if there is large draw from the alternator then a large output wire from the alternator makes sense. Although 3 ga is very large I assume you have looked at temperature and load charts or calculators and know all this. And I'll also assume that you've changed from the factory wiring...

3 ga is more than enough for the starter. 6 ga was factory. The more important wire is the lead from the battery terminal to the starter relay. '69 was either 12 or 10 ga, and I would chose 10 if given the option. Now. How to wire the alternator. a. I don't know what alternator came on...

Ok. Really shouldn't do that with a CD, but I suppose no harm no foul. Take a look at the cap and rotor. Take a couple of photos, at least one insdie the cap and of the mechanism inside and we can prob tell you if its a Skip White special or what. Big difference if its junky or damaged cap...

How are you triggering the spark?

Exactly what toolmanmike posted. If in your test the signal to fire the spark is being triggered by the distributor, then the only reason it wouldn't be making it from the coil wire to the spark wire would be related to the cap and rotor.