OK - got the timing cover off. I forgot how many bolts hold it on plus that @#$% harmonic balancer. My puller is packed away, pending an eventual move so I had to get a loaner from Advance Auto Parts.

I found my problem - I had (notice 'had') the crappy stamped sheet metal 2 piece version with the drive tab instead of the cast with the drive pin. The tab had eaten itself and spinning on the bolt and wasn't driving the fuel pump arm enough to pass fuel. It had also distorted the center. I have a new one piece version along with the drive pin on order (and I have 3-4 of the eccentrics which are also packed away and at the bottom/back of the stack of treasures in a 10x20 rental storage room, same place the puller is located).

Now - I can go rake acorns in the yard.

Thanks everyone for the suggestions