Thanks Jonnie, and sorry for the hassle - 'Murphy's' and 'sods' law prevelant!.
I have a replacement Distributor on the way from New Jersey!
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Hopefully this is the final chapter in this ignition tale!.
As Kurt said: it's not a bad idea to check this out if you suspect ignition problems!.
The Dist. is easy to get out- thanks for the advice though Kurt!.
Movin- If you have not removed your Distributor I would highly advise it! and check out the 'end float' plus integrity of bearings and 'what not'.
Post a pic if in doubt as I did.
Had I not done that and Warren come to the rescue as always! I would be dead by the side of the road again in a few miles!!!!!