Don't know if you've got this sorted yet krem?.... The ballast resistor circuit is the one that is working! Its the "start" direct 12v circuit that isn't. There will be 2x wires going to the coil +, the one that isn't connected to the ballast resistor is the start circuit. Test it is connected properly and has power when cranking, if not track back from there. The fact that it actually turns over would indicate its not a barrel issue.
I would have a look for you but don't get out to d'port very often. I'm sure kendrick could easily fix it for you given the ignition conversion stuff he did in the 808.