Thank you Mr Dude!
I went and bought a cheapo impact screwdriver from Harbor Freight last night. I just got done giving it a go and I was able to free the stuck screws and rotate the pulse generator/rotor to be in perfect alignment with the proper mark on the flywheel.
It seems to run a bit more healthy, but the idle still wanders a bit... In fact I had to richen the mix to keep her lit. Is it worth exploring a chinese CDI at this point? This is what I have done so far and installed since picking up the ATC, all based on guidance from the Official 200M Honda shop manual:
NEW PLUG (properly gapped at .027 -- prior plug was gapped at like .015 and black)
NEW CARB (I did not touch the float level, but I did set the air and fuel screws for a good idle)
NEW FUEL LINES
NEW FUEL 91 octane pure gas (non oxy) with a half can of Seafoam
CAM CHAIN TENSIONER busted loose and set with slight upward pressure
VALVE CLEARANCES set per the manual at .05mm at TDC
AIR FILTER cleaned and relubed with 90 SAE marine gear oil
NEW OIL changed twice 5W40 heavy duty DELO (I like a double change within a few days on new-to-me engines to help flush)
IGNITION TIMING set precisely
Not relevant to the engine, I've also thoroughly lubed the chain with 90 SAE marine gear oil, straightened the handle bars, replaced the left brake lever, replaced fuel tank gasket, new taillight bulb and screws...
As you can see I am deep into the tune up of my 200M! I have NOT been able to run her hard yet.
Is there anything else I should replace or take a look at to ensure I have the most reliable machine possible???