Ignition Coil Resistor?

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I have been having electrical/ ignition issues (especially when wet outside) and have been replacing electrical components, patching wiring, replaced fusible links, etc. and am concerned my ignition coil isn't resisted. Going to the + end of my coil is what appears to be a resistor, but it is dangling from one end not completing a circuit and another power wire directly attached. Anyone know what this is? And where and what type of resistor should I put in to get me going immediately until I install an HEI a buddy is giving me?