I have power at the coil (checked with a test probe, not volt meter) in both start & run position. When I put the probe in the Wire that leads from coil to distributor I also get a flicker of light on the test probe.

My buddy is en route with a volt meter for some actual measurements. What kind of readings should I be looking for?

It still seems to wanna start as the key rolls back almost everytime. So far, there does not seem to be any rhyme or reason as to when it wants to start and when it wont.