Need some turn signal school

So I know the Flasher is getting power because when I have the ignition on the Flasher will cut the power. So if I unplug the Flasher there's no power to the red wire in the blinker control?
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Long ago, I replaced the turn signal switch in my 68 Dodge truck.
Put everything back together and only had brake lights. Long story short the contact rod that jumps across the contacts had to be slightly bent to make contact when switching to turn.