Pertronix II trigger and 0.6 ohm coil with points backup Options

[SVG223]

In case of a Pertronix 2 failure, I want to keep points or a cheaper Hot Spark in the glove box for a backup. I already have a 3-ohm 100-watt resistor. I should put the 3 ohm resistor between the switched power and the positive terminal on the 0.6-ohm coil, which should make 3.6 ohms of combined resistance and be safe for points. Bypass the resistor and use the key-switched power directly to the points and condenser/hot spark trigger. I already have these items and don't want to buy a second Pertronix 2 trigger.
Sound feasible? Thanks.

[Root_Werks]

Wait...are you using Pertronix directly from the coil?

Hopefully you are only using Pertronix to trigger a CD or CDI box.

For me, I carry an extra Pertronix unit in the car with the tools to swap it out roadside if needed. Seems easier than swapping back to points. Shoot, you don't even need to take off the Pertronix base, just swap out the unit, splice two wires and off you go.

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