[Dragsinger]

A few more Chrysler ignition system notes. Some Chrysler system of about the year model you have used a "dual ballast resistor" It is a four terminal resistor usually mounted on or near the firewall. Those resistors are known to burn out.

It's function it to provide coil positive power when the ignition switch is in the "on" or "start" position. Make sure you have battery power to the coil while the "key" is in the crank position.

I do understand that you are trying to "rig" something just to fire up the engine and that is fine. Once the initial fire up is behind you a final solution can be provided. The idea of using a simple point distributor should provide an acceptable start up system.

And one note about points, they are not designed to run at full battery voltage. The points will not tolerate that voltage for long periods. They are design to run with a resistor in-line before the coil positive to give about 10 volts at the coil when running. However, you are OK without a resistor for temporary start up usage.

Also, I understand your cam break-in concern but it sounds like you are OK. Sounds like you are only spinning it for short periods. And consider this, you have weak springs and the slant 6 engine has the large .904 Chrysler lifter. That systems was never been a problem with cam/lifter life.