Think i need a new ignition

[rugby1725]

So after a couple of times of the truck continuing to run for a couple seconds after I turned the key off, now it continues to run until i kill it by dropping the clutch. The radio also stays on, so I'm assuming there's a bad connection in the run position inside the ignition. Just looking to see if anyone had any other thoughts before I ordered a new one.

Thanks

[sargentrs]

That's what I'd do. Cheap and easy swap. Be gentle removing the plug. They tend to get brittle with heat and age.

[Randle]

The timing, or the carburetor not closing all the way can cause it to diesel when you shut it off.

[rugby1725]

That's what I thought at first when it only ran for a few seconds. But now it will run until I kill it and with the radio staying on desieling doesn't seem likely. Thanks for your help, guess I'll order an ignition.

[bumpandsweptline]

I had same issue . But I could unplug switch and still stay running !!!!! I found if I bumped starter then turned key off truck would die ... Replaced starter relay so far it appears to fix the issue .

[Craigerf100]

Ignition switch.
I had the same problem on a fairlane and ignition switches at time were not available. So i spliced in a generic horn button between the hot 'starter' wire off the switch. And turned it into a push start
With the key in Of course.
Problem solved.

[Craigerf100]

If they're cheap buy a new one.