You should see a spark across the points when the engine is cranked. - Even with the distributor cap off?

Some other things to check -

- Are you getting voltage to the + side of the coil when cranking?
- Did you replace the condensor as well?No, but I will
- Do you have the right cap and rotor combination?I told the auto parts store what year and make of car I had, so I am assuming that I have the right cap and rotor. Is there a way to tell?
- Are you getting gas? Can you see a squirt from the little nozzle in the primary venturi when you pump the gas?I unhooked the line that goes into the carb. and gas was coming through.