If you use a voltmeter after installing the ballast resistor you will find about 7 to 9 volts. This is not enough to burn points. Your starter solenoid probably has the 2 connections. Some have converted them to the 3 connections which will give you a "hot start" meaning 12 volts go to the points and coil on statup only when the solenoid is energized. Most of these cars did not have the ballast resistor but resistor wiring from the ignition switch so when the key went from start to run the voltage dropped. If you ever put on an HEI remember to remove the resistor wire or ballast resistor.........Good Luck..JD
