Thanks @roverp480. Seems we're on the same page in thought. Will likely leave it in place simply because it's original as is most of the truck. If it...
I haven't seen one of these locks before, but I wonder if any of these latches may help although if you want to retain the key locking it would need...
The original lucas coils were internally "resisted" and this type is the only correct one. If you buy an aftermarket coil i recommend u ask the store...