Going back to Chrysler ignition

MadScientistMat said

Guys - the OP is trying to run points without a ballast resistor. This just plain isn't going to work well. There's a reason no OEM ignition ever used points without a ballast resistor or other current control. The ballast isn't a fixed resistor. It heats up as current increases and its resistance goes up, actively controlling current.

You need a ballast resistor on a points ignition. Period.

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I might have to back read this thread. Is that the issue? WOW. The old 6 volt systems didn't use a ballast resistor. There was a reason for that. The points didn't burn because of the low voltage. The 12 v. systems use a ballast to knock the voltage down. The Mopar electronic uses a ballast for the same purpose.....to reduce the operating voltage. GM HEI doesn't use a ballast because it was designed to be used with battery voltage. 12v and up.