Anytime the points are closed and battery voltage is connected to the coil, current will flow and the coil will heat up. This will also burn out the points in a very short time. Until you get everything sorted out, just install a toggle switch in the wire from the battery to the coil and use it instead of the ignition switch on the dash.
Jerry

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