Thank you very much for your help and suggestions, now i have a much better idea of what is what and what to do.
i appreciate it.

Quote Originally Posted by TurboElk View Post
The ignition switch is just that, the switch... if your switch is bad then that is what you need... the Tumbler is the part the that allows the key to unlock and turn the switch... if the keyed portion works properly then you don't need that part.
If it was me, I would make sure the female contacts going into the switch were very clean and shiny.