thanks again Budcoldweiser; I have already bypassed the armored coil wire when i had to replace the coil with an aftermarket Bosch one that i knew could be easily replaced.My problem now is more the different wiring in the original versus the "universal" replacement switch i plan on using until i can find a new tumbler\switch.the universal has a "battery" "solenoid" and "acc" terminal and i am unsure where the coil wire should go on it.My guess is the heavy gauge red wire on the original is the 12V feed from the battery, of course the green should be the starter solenoid, and the coil wire and other black wires on the original switch should go to the "accessory" position