Posted by JohnW on Thursday, June 24, 2004 at 10:01PM :
In Reply to: Ignition problems posted by Shawn S on Thursday, June 24, 2004 at 9:20PM :
If the points are closed there is a complete circuit through the coil to ground. When points are open there will be voltage at the coil but no current.
Also, the resistor should connect the ignition switch.