Yea I will take a couple of the PICS no matter the outcome here. One way or another I want to get it working right. I need to use DT's elapsed time file and also interrupt rpm at the same time. So I can't go back to the 877A unless there is another approach.

Desoldering the TQFP's is pretty easy. Not something I want to do often but when needed I have the technique down.

Thanks to both of you on helping me get this sorted out too.