Replaced ballast resistor started ran and died

The resistance of the Chrys ign coil as stated in the 73-78 Motors Manual is 1.6-1.79 ohm pri/9.4-11.7k sec res for Prestolite coils. Essex coils were 1.41-1.55/8-10.2 k. All at 75*f.
Current draw was 3.0 amp engine stopped, 1.9 amp engine idling.
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