Quote Originally Posted by rspears View Post
Ken,
The "R" terminal is only hot during crank, dead with the key "ON", and most of the newer Chevy starters no longer have the "R" terminal. Wiring instructions for non-point ignition tell us that the "R" terminal, if it's there, is not used.

You're right, I don't know what I was thinking, must have been a senior moment.
If I'm not mistaken, I believe you can run a wire from the "S" terminal to the coil since it will be hot when the ignition switch is in the "run" position.