crab pertronix 59ab

[rottenron36]

I have gone thru many post about crab distributors and pertronix. I have a crab with the correct 1285lsp6 pertronix, and the 1.5 coil and would like to try it on my 59ab. I'm still confused about a resistor. Some on the barn say you need one, pertronix says you don't need one. Whether I use it or not, I don't want to burn it up. Any tips or information appreciated. Ron