1994 ranger will not start

[mazdaxxman]

I have a 1994 3.0 ranger and it will not start. I have had problems with it not starting in the past but not for a very long time. I am sure I am getting fuel but I have no spark. I replaced the coil but that did nothing. I am not sure what could be wrong. any help at all or ideas would be appreciated. could there be a bad connection or bad distributor??? please Help!!!!

 

[samsonitesamsonite]

how are you checking for spark?

 

[mazdaxxman]

In line spark tester

 

[samsonitesamsonite]

do you have power to the coil?

 

[mazdaxxman]

well sir I will have to check. I should only have power to the coil when the ignition is turned on correct or not?