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When you tap the 2 pin pickup connector to ground, should this be without the coil to distributor wire disconnected? I am guessing you are trying to simulate the pickup signal and "trick" the ECU into firing the coil...
I will also check the reluctor gap as you suggested.
During this test you'll still have the coil wire off the distributor and 1/4" from a ground point. And yes, this tricks the ECU into firing the coil.
In my case, I had weak/no spark while cranking (gap too large), but had an avalanche of HUGE sparks when I tapped the plug to ground.
If it dies and you have good spark with this test, then it shows the ECU side is ok, and narrows the problem to the pickup side.
You might also jump battery voltage around the bulkhead/ignition switch to make sure you have good voltage to the ECU/BR.
If you ever find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck.
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