Hi Stuart,
I greatly appreciate your help!Here's where I'm at.I have an aftermarket keyed ignition switch.I have juice to the battery side and juice to the start side when I turn the key.The juice runs all the way to the solenoid,but when I turn the key I get nothing.When I jump the "R" terminal with a screwdriver the truck will start but not stay running.If I run a wire from the "R" to the coil and turn the key the truck will start ,but the starter will not disengage.All I changed on the truck was the generator to an alternator,the starter and the ignition switch.I'm beginning to believe I should have left well enough alone.