problem with pionts

[Premium72]

okay.. car **** on me last week. had no spark wouldnt start.
got the basic tune up gear.
cap- button -wires- plugs- coil -condensor and points.
there is a resistor between the hot wire and the coil. it doesnt seem to cuase any resistance. 12.XX on one side an the same coming out. theres 12.xx at the coil in and out, down at the distributor(on the outside) and at the condnesor and points. it had spark but then after fooling with it it didnt. can anyone give me any tips on how to get this thing running again. its a str8 six(235),the car had a 12 volt conversion before i got it. not sure what was done and if it was the rite way or not. any explanation on how the resisitor is suppose to work or any basic "how to install points" tips you got let me know. all my other stuff has hei so im new to the world of points. seems easy. cant see anything ive missed but hey..thats why im asking for you guys help...thanx..and any miniscule details that might be second nature to you guys...spit em out. they may help..thanx in advance.

[GMCMAX]

The resistor normally brings the voltage down to around 6, but that helps to keep from burning the points.
As far as the points go, they need to open and close, I think about 19 thousandths (.019) when they are open. From there on, adjust them to 28-32 degrees with a dwell meter attached with it running.
If you are getting voltage, it sounds like the points aren't opening, or the wire that connects to them is touching ground. (the points ground when they close, this charges the coil. When the points open, the coil discharges and sends the spark to the plug.)
Hope this helps.....