Yes, hook up with the resistor in series with the coil primary and you're good to go. With the power connected and the points closed, you should be able to measure battery voltage on the upstream side of the resistor, and about 9 volts at the coil + terminal. As soon as the points open, you'll see battery voltage on both ends of the resistor because no current is flowing to result in a voltage drop.
Jerry

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