OK.......

So here's what I have...I spliced in to the BIG Pink wire on the back of the ignition switch. I ran a 10g wire to the HEI "B+", checked it with my multimeter and connected it. It is supplying 12 volts.

I removed the wire from "R" on the starter solenoid.
Now there is nothing there.

The "S" terminal has the purple wire. But there is no voltage at all, and I tried it with the key in EVERY position. I understand that it should only energize when the key is in "crank" position, otherwise the starter would stay on, right?

As far as the "resistance" wire, it is run parallel with the yellow wire that was connected to "R" on the solenoid. The yellow wire is what I disconnected form "R", so it is dead. The resistance wire is 12 volts all the time, with the key in all positions except off. (this is a light gauge pink wire with the words "resistance cable, do not cut" all over it.) It's not connected to anything.

So...correct me if I am wrong, but all I need is power to my purple wire on the solenoid "S" terminal, and it should start, right? So why is it not getting power?

Any ideas?
Thanks,
PV