Ignition switch wiring location

[Broncini]

I’m currently working on an 81 Bronco with a 400m motor in it. The wiring has been bastardised by not just one person to say the least.
I started looking at the wiring after I burnt about my fifth coil and it seemed like there was a short or something when the battery is connected because of the quite heavy sparking. Since I have replaced my starter solenoid and am trying to figure out this wiring mess.

At the moment I am trying to identify my start circuit wires starting with the wires for the run and start circuits. I’m looking behind down the steering rack, I can see the indicator wires and ****** wires and such, but not the ignition switch wires. Can anyone help me locate them please.

 

[miesk5]

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➡ 1981 Bronco/F Series Electrical & Vacuum Troubleshooting Manual (EVTM), partial via Gary @ 1981 EVTM - Gary's Garagemahal (the Bullnose bible)

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1980-1986 Bronco/F Series Specifications by Gary @ Axle Ratios - Gary's Garagemahal (the Bullnose bible)

Differences in 1980-1986 Bronco/F Series by Gary


1980/1981 Light Truck Roadability Diagnosis Guide @ 1980 Light Truck Roadability Diagnosis Guide

EEC III Testing, if not removed or disabled by a previous owner or shop via Wayback Machine by Tommy

Haynes Red Manual for 80-95 Bronco & F Series @ Hanes guide 80-96 bko f series.pdf via BroncMom!

Partial Chilton Manual for 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981 Bronco. Scanned by broncocity.com @ Bronco City

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[Tiha]

Here are the wiring diagrams from the link Miesk posted.

If you have the ability to print them that works best. You can mark them up, take them with you in the shop.

 

[Motech]

but not the ignition switch wires. Can anyone help me locate them please.

Ignition switch is not inside the column like the turn signal switch is. It's located on top of the column about halfway down the length.