No spark issue resolved.
Thanks for the guidance .
Used your input to help isolate the issue. The pickup coil checked out on the continuity test and also the A/C voltage per your instructions. Yes, did the "flex all wires" in the verification process. Good idea.

Years ago , I spliced in 2 wires when I switched the oem ignition coil to the Ford ignition coil as per this forum .
Since that time , it appeared that the splice connections were corroded and it is my thought that the connections needed refurbishing . I replaced the ten cent connections and the jeep fired up.
Thanks for the input -- invaluable .