Originally Posted by Mr. Fixit

Bear 45/70 Yes, I know you are right but I'm supposed to be old and wise... which means not throwing parts at a problem until you blunder on the actual remedy! Besides, NAPA wants $33 for a $10 coil... (I only paid $100 for the truck)

There is also the chance it is the ignition switch - someone opened it long ago, so the contacts inside are probably buggered.

I'll check out the price of a new distributor sensor... and then there's a problem with the 4bbl carb emptying its float bowl overnight... heavens above!

Thanks for the input