MC & HS:
The pickup coil should be cheap and they are on my way home.
Tonight's hit list:
check the new pickup coil for resistance
rotate motor to see if dist moves
spin dist for existing AC voltage
check existing pickup/reluctor gap
replace pickup coil if bad

Thank you very much.

Note: I can pickup this MP804 at my local NAPA and have it with me if I need it. I know that the picture is a tad off but I will inspect the new part for the 90 degree mounting tabs before I buy it.