Try running a temporary ground wire from the distributor housing to the block. With the points closed, engine not running, and the ignition switch on, you SHOULD NOT have 12V on both sides of the resistor. The coil side of the resistor and the + terminal of the coil should read about 9V if current is flowing through the points.

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