Thanks all.
Went to the msd website and they have some tests to perform with small jumper wire (or paper clip) and it most certainly points to the brains of the mater. Oh well it sure sounded nice for a while. At least I'm glad its not the dreaded counter pin in the dist gear. The neighbors were more disappointed than I was, especially when they had to help me push her back into the garage.
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