I switched out the steering column for a "quick" solution. No smoke but no power. Now if I had stuck to my plan (dumbass) I would have found the wires to the ammeter were not tight- so thats why no power. Stupid me- but at least I don't have to worry about fire now- and I'll just replace the wiring in my original column and replace it again. Most everything works now- except fuel gauge and turn signals.