[Roadsters] Coil/Ballist resistor

[Steven Burton]

I posted about a week ago regarding my 66 1600 not getting a spark.  I think I
traced that to the wire that goes from the coil to the side of the
distributor.  I still can't get my car to stay running, but noticed something
when it started getting dark tonight that concerned me.  I had recently
replaced the coil/ballist resistor trying to fix the no spark problem.  is the
resistor suppose to glow orange while trying to start the car?  the original
one was completely sealed so I have no idea if its working right or if its
putting my car at risk of a electrical fire.
 
thanks for your help
 
Steve
66 - 1600