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Location: Tieton,WA
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turbo 400 kickdown switch
anyone have some info on how to adjust this switch on a 72 gas pedal mount
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Re: turbo 400 kickdown switch
The mount has different holes in it for the switch. Finer adjustment in the past I have put a piece of hose around the tip that sticks out
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Re: turbo 400 kickdown switch
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Re: turbo 400 kickdown switch
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I'm thinking like you said putting something over tab that sticks out |
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Re: turbo 400 kickdown switch
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Here is the one I have. I see no adjustment in the bracket or switch. There are three holes in the bracket, two of them are for locator tabs on the switch and one is for the screw. The instructions for adjustment you are reading are for the TH350 kickdown CABLE. I don't know if any of the 400's use that system or not. That adjustment will not work for the electric switch.
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Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; Today at 09:27 AM. Reason: Added info |
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Re: turbo 400 kickdown switch
The switch is self-adjusting.
There is a locking tab on the switch which can be moved by finger pressure-- it's on the rectangular beige plastic part right against the steel. Just a silly little spring tab. Start with the pedal in the idle position. The switch won't be contacting the metal of the gas pedal assembly. Push in the tab on the switch, and "force" the movable part toward the pedal--you'll hear the ratchet/clicking noise. Then allow the switch to come back to it's normal position, so that spring tab pops out again. THEN move the throttle to wide ope, this sets the adjustment. There should be no need for rubber tubing on the gas pedal if the switch is adjusted properly. I was designed so it could be installed at the factory and the first time the vehicle was floored it was set/adjusted. Cheers Last edited by Accelo; Today at 10:29 AM. |
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Re: turbo 400 kickdown switch
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I will check mine and take a picture when I go back out. (after lunch) I didn't know about that. Thanks. .
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Re: turbo 400 kickdown switch
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i will pull my off again and see if I can figure it out Thanks |
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Re: turbo 400 kickdown switch
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The only thing I can see are these tabs. Is that what you are referring to? .
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Re: turbo 400 kickdown switch
I have same switch as lockdoc. I'm having no luck pushing the tabs lockdoc is pointing and pushing moveable part of switch. I must be missing something or maybe switch bad?
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