Not using an ignition resistor on my 48 mercury

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Hi Ford Barn Folks,

My 48 Mercury is still 6 volt pos. ground. It has the original dual point distributor. Before I got it, someone had removed the ignition resistor behind the gauges. So I am always getting a full 6 volts to the distributor. Will this burn out the points quickly? Should I install a resistor? Is there a 6 volt coil on the market that I could run without adding a resistor.

Thanks for any advice!

Bill in Connecticut