MSD 6al issues - bypass ballast resistor

I installed an MSD 6al box (73 dart sport 340) but I have having issues getting the car to run - it will turn and turn and turn with no start. It started up briefly for a second after many attempts but did not run long.

In the instructions, it says use the old coil + to the msd red wire. This is how I rigged it but after doing some research, it appears the old coil + run from the ballast resistor so it may not be providing a constant 12v to the msd but it does pass the spark test.

I am assuming my issues it related to the power source running from the ballast resistor and needing to bypass that. Attached is a pic of my ballast resistor. What do I need to cut, splice, cap off to achieve the desired result - a steady switch 12v source to msd red wire?