well you need to get that fixed as that what got this thread started in the first place , you dont want a take 2
the column is designed to mechanically prevent starting in anything but park or neutral provided the linkage is connected and adjusted properly to position the column lockout feature.
there is no neutral start switch persay on our car, we have one but its used for park detection for ecm things ( not to prevent startup ) and also for activation of the backup lamps when shifted to reverse
the lockout assembly is a cross rod and an upper rod
the cross rod that rests between a bracket bolted onto the the prop valve and the trans shifter linkage
the prop side has a nylon button and a spring and the cross rod slides into the bracket , the trans side just hooks through slots on the shifter control bracket and is held in with a clevis pin
the upper rod that links the cross rod to the steering column arm connects to the cross rod with an adjustable pivot nut assembly and at the steering column connects with a grommet and nylon ball sleeve and held with a clevis pin