Reply to "Ingnition Switch"

OK, I have the switch out of the car.

The electrical portion was replaced (by me) previously and works correctly. The spring action in the switch is at the start position and pushes the switch back to the run position.

It does not smell nor look burnt.

The junction block is the original type but has been replace as well. The connections show no trama from anything, including heat.

The mechanical switch works freely but a little heavily. The key cylinder had been replaced by me and seems fine. When the key is inserted and turned, the column lock withdraws, the center of the key cylinder inverts (goes in).

When the hey is turned to off, the column lock clicks out and the cylinder pops flush when I pull out the key but does not eject the key. Is it supposed to?

I am going to lube it some to see if I can easy up the actions.

Does this all sould correct or am I missing something?

I'm going to solder the ends of the switch wires to keep them from fraying.

I am also going to test the switch for contanuity. It doesn't look like either of the switches is at fault.

There are no melted wire insulations to be seen under the dash in the vacinity of the switch, or anywhere I can see.

This is puzzaling since I definately saw smoke coming from that area and the engine wouldn't shut off when the key was removed.

I am not seeing the problem. Is there anyone out there with a better idea of what is going on?

Should I get a particular ohm reading through the switch to verify that it is ok?