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I have the 305 V6 that has not been started lately. The PO tied off the resistor wire and ran straight from the battery to the coil.
Before attempting to start I want to sort the wiring issue.

Still has points distrib although looks like new cap and points.

How do you "bench test" the resistor wire? I have the manual for the Suburban and the wiring diagram in it. But, they don't explain what you should see on the meter.

The ignition switch is gone ( I have a replacement from LMC). Not sure it is the right one but...

I have gleaned the following:
The resistor wire lowers the voltage.
Is that in start or run?? From 12+ down to 7 ish???
12 v in start for cranking??

If I start it hot wired as it is, what's going to go wrong??

The wiring diagram is helpful but I'm not sure I'm clear on what is going on.

I don't want to convert to HEI yet, as it has been run as it sits and I don't want to fight the wrong problem by changing anything. The wiring is a mess and it had no battery, so I have to sort the wiring out before adding fuel.

Any info will be a big help.

Thanks