Engine Schematics

While searching online for schematics for engine wiring, I found a forum on Stovebolt.com, a website dedicated to older Chevy engine's like mine. I asked some questions and was told the firing order for the plugs, 153624, and they, a couple of people that answered my questions on the forum, explained the timing for the starter as well. I have checked the plug wires and they are correct, or at least I am assuming they are. On the engine block they are done correctly, but I don't know where to start on the cap. After trying several locations, I decide it may not matter, and that I could try other things while I continue the search for the starting position on the cap.

In the mean time I disconnected the wire that goes from the starter to the ignition switch, then back down to the coil. I replaced it with a wire from the starter to the coil, to see if the wire coming back from the ignition was bad, since it looked fairly frayed. The engine still won't turn over. I've checked the coil for spark, and now that I've replaced the wire from the starter...it is much stronger, but I still don't see anything at the plugs. Since the sleeve that the coil sits in is missing one of the bolts, I am wondering if it isn't making a ground or if it even needs too.

Since I'm at a loss for ideas for now, I've decided that I want to move onto other things that I can accomplish without too much difficulty. I'm reinstalling the ignition switch under the dash. Working on removing the wheels, so I can get them cleaned up or install new ones. I'm also replacing the ground cable from the engine to the frame. Last on my list before I ask Rob for more advice is to reinstall the coil and sleeve with the new bolts I have picked up to see if that helps.