Thanks for the quick response Peter

I used a regular test light, not a timing light if that is what I should have used and had no pulsation from the coil. I also closed the points and checked the voltage. The reading was equal to the battery voltage. I am assuming this is what you mean by the points going to ground? I already had the condenser disconnected.

With the points closed and the ignition on, I checked the voltage at coil terminals 15 and 1. The readings were within the ranges you posted previously. Also both resistors checked out okay as well for both continuity and voltage.

I also checked the voltage drop as you described by placing the black lead to ground and the red lead to the .6 ohm resistor connection to the switching unit. With the ignition on, the reading was less than 2.5V (about 1.7V). I did notice the resistor getting hot.

I was not able to hook up the points "simple" and test. I have to get a 1 ohm resistor.

I hope this clarifies things,
Dana