Hotwiring a Goldbox

[Tom Mandera <tsm1@domain.elided>]

OK, I wanted to get the motor to run so I could see if the trans was 
going to leak.

Changed out the starter.

Plugged the factory wires in, and turned the key in the ignition - I just 
had the key made today.  It fit, but the tumbler just spins.. no 
resistance at all.  And no clicks.

So I screw-driver the starter and it engages and the motor cranks over. Cool!

Grab a jumper wire from the battery to the + side of the coil.. no start.

Goldbox is just lying on the motor.. so I kind of stuck it onto an 
exposed bolt on the firewall.  No start.

Get my cute little spark tester, and break the spring-clip off, so I lay 
the outside on the frame to ground it, no spark.  No coughs, no spark.

<scratching head>

I unplugged the bulkhead - no change.  Plugged it back in, still no good. 
Unplugged the non-working column, no help.

What are the bare minimum wires I need to have a Goldbox ignition 
running?  Looks like it's toggle switch time if I can get a spark out of 
it at all.. 

ARGH. ;-)

Oh well, time to put the front axle in.. if i have to tow it to Bozeman 
and we cannibalize my Scout for the distributor n' such when i get there, 
so be it. ;-)

-Tom