This is my first post and I have been reading through the threads and found some great info. Unfortunately I still have not solved my main problem. I purchased a 1960 Chevy Suburban "Apache" with a straight 6 engine. The good news is while the starter is turning the motor turns.... no lock..yeah! However even with new rotor, cap, starter, solenoid, 1 wire alt, and coil I still cannot seem to get a spark. (please correct me if i've messed this up. The assembly was done like this: 4ga wire from positive batt terminal to lg post on starter. "s" on solenoid connected to ignition switch; "r" on solenoid to "+" of coil; "-" on coil to bottom of distributor. Someone told me of a ceramic resistor that is supposed to be somewhere but I can't find it. The factory wiring is all disconnected and in pretty bad shape. Is there anyone that can tell me what my problem is? (I've been told I'd lose my spark some day..... I just think it's too soon!)