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Ok I tried using a jumper from the positive terminal on battery to the positive on the coil. Then tried starting it.

Same result. Kept cranking in start position and started when it was back in run ( released the key).

I tried switching to a newer battery ( < 1yr old) , same result.

I will have to get some brass feeler gauges ( thought I had some) to check the gap on the electronic pick up.

What's involved in changed the "star wheel" as mentioned above , or do I have to replace the whole distributor?

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OK, by putting on that jumper wire you by-passed all your harness and ign switch . I thinks its in the ecm and that its not being powered when your in start position .
I know some of the guys can tell you which pin needs to be powered while cranking or just check the ecm pics somebody posted earlier .