Thanks for that clarification. Last night, it seemed the white ring was for some other purpose, as it has detents and tabs on it, and it spun. That makes me think (today) that my 'adjustments' last night to the neutral safety swith - that resulted in a start - were possibly a coincidence. My shift rod bushings are both there - and looked good. But I have new ones on order as I type this. Yes, I noticed the elongated holes in the switch - and did attempt to adjust it with no success. I do appreciate your steps on aligning it (the proper way).

Also have a switch on order, and will replace what I think is the bad unit. Just from having switches go bad in my 940s, there usually seemed to be a warning sign or some kind. As in intermittent no starts. Our MB just gave up starting yesterday. No signs of a failing switch.

Tell me, how should I check the switch with my meter? And when you say a wire problem, what are you referring to? Again, thanks for the great advice.