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Tuffold72 · 10-26-2002, 01:31 PM

I have given up trying to deal with getting the stock parts for my 72. Has anyone out there tried the Lokar kickdown switch set-up? Thanks for any info. By the way, great forum!

67 LWB · 10-26-2002, 05:22 PM

I have the B&M kickdown switch and it works pretty good. I got it because it is cheaper than the lokar but I think the lokar is a better one to have imo. If you want a pic of it let me know..

Devin

Tuffold72 · 10-26-2002, 06:23 PM

Yea a pic would be cool! Hey I am just down the road in the Albany area

THOR 50 · 10-26-2002, 06:32 PM

I have the Lokar set up, easiest thing I've done to the truck. A little pricey but just a small box the attaches to the trans. a cable to the carb. Connect to key on power, and plug into trans.
Sorry no pic.

67 LWB · 10-26-2002, 07:18 PM

here is the pic hope it works!

photoglg · 10-26-2002, 07:31 PM

I used a horn button for the kickdown switch mounted on the floor. To kickdown I just step on the switch it works like a dream

Low67C10 · 10-26-2002, 09:19 PM

I use the Lokar set-up , its nice but I had to drill a new hole in the throttle arm on the carb (edelbrock) to make it work right. When I used the stock hole for kick down it wouldnt kick down unless the throttle was almost wide-open. I drilled a new hole closer to the center of the throttle arm and now it'll kick down at about 80% throttle, much better.

Hooter · 10-26-2002, 09:54 PM

I could never get that damn switch to work all i do now is drop it into second now

PICKMUP · 10-27-2002, 03:41 AM

Why couldn't you get the stock switch to work? The mounting bracket is already built into the pedal assy under the dash...The switch is only about $15 and two screws hold it on.

**COBALT** · 10-27-2002, 04:54 AM

I managed to find one for a stock 327 2bbl setup. Not easy.

**Desert Rat** · 10-27-2002, 12:30 PM

I have the earlier ones that mount by the carb using back Qjet hole operated by a tab that comes off the carb,i think it was 71-2 that had under the dash.I even have a couple from stock 69 Big Block 2bbl Intakes.

jhow66 · 10-27-2002, 05:34 PM

Here is what you need. (see picture) If you have the original gas petal it will bolt right on. It will adjust itself the first time petal is pushed to the floor. To hook up just run one wire to fused switch on circuit and the other to switch on trans. The switch can still be purchased at dealers. Hope this helps.

Hooter · 10-27-2002, 11:41 PM

even with all of the wring it still wont work for me. It must be the soleniod in the tranny that is the only thing i can think of now

10-26-2002, 01:31 PM	#1
Tuffold72 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oregon Posts: 69	th400 kickdown switch I have given up trying to deal with getting the stock parts for my 72. Has anyone out there tried the Lokar kickdown switch set-up? Thanks for any info. By the way, great forum!

10-26-2002, 05:22 PM	#2
67 LWB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: COLORADO SPRINGS Posts: 102	kickdown I have the B&M kickdown switch and it works pretty good. I got it because it is cheaper than the lokar but I think the lokar is a better one to have imo. If you want a pic of it let me know.. Devin __________________ '67 C10 LWB FLEETSIDE, WEAK 305 , TH400, 3.73 REAR COLORADO SPRINGS, CO.

10-26-2002, 06:32 PM	#4
THOR 50 Over worked under paid Join Date: May 2001 Location: Fort Myers, Florida Posts: 378	easiest thing I've done to the truck I have the Lokar set up, easiest thing I've done to the truck. A little pricey but just a small box the attaches to the trans. a cable to the carb. Connect to key on power, and plug into trans. Sorry no pic. __________________ Roger '69 C-10 with GMC front clip billet grill, 283CI, 400TH and 12bolt posiw/3.73 gears

10-26-2002, 07:18 PM	#5
67 LWB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: COLORADO SPRINGS Posts: 102	kickdown here is the pic hope it works! Attached Images __________________ '67 C10 LWB FLEETSIDE, WEAK 305 , TH400, 3.73 REAR COLORADO SPRINGS, CO.

10-26-2002, 07:31 PM	#6
photoglg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Oxnard, CA Posts: 143	I used a horn button for the kickdown switch mounted on the floor. To kickdown I just step on the switch it works like a dream __________________ 1969 GMC S/B S/S 3" drop

10-26-2002, 06:23 PM	#3
Tuffold72 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oregon Posts: 69	Yea a pic would be cool! Hey I am just down the road in the Albany area

10-26-2002, 09:19 PM	#7
Low67C10 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 66	I use the Lokar set-up , its nice but I had to drill a new hole in the throttle arm on the carb (edelbrock) to make it work right. When I used the stock hole for kick down it wouldnt kick down unless the throttle was almost wide-open. I drilled a new hole closer to the center of the throttle arm and now it'll kick down at about 80% throttle, much better. __________________ No, Its not a 454

10-26-2002, 09:54 PM	#8
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	I could never get that damn switch to work all i do now is drop it into second now __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

10-27-2002, 03:41 AM	#9
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,143	Why couldn't you get the stock switch to work? The mounting bracket is already built into the pedal assy under the dash...The switch is only about $15 and two screws hold it on. __________________ Email: frankeham@comcast.net Phone: 360-956-7170

10-27-2002, 04:54 AM	#10
COBALT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 5,817	I managed to find one for a stock 327 2bbl setup. Not easy. __________________ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd-350ci/TH400 '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd-350ci/4sp Manual '99 2wd 5.7 Chevy Tahoe Seattle, WA.

10-27-2002, 12:30 PM	#11
Desert Rat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Darrington, Washington Posts: 3,963	I have the earlier ones that mount by the carb using back Qjet hole operated by a tab that comes off the carb,i think it was 71-2 that had under the dash.I even have a couple from stock 69 Big Block 2bbl Intakes.

10-27-2002, 05:34 PM	#12
jhow66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Knoxville Tenn. Posts: 3,058	400 kickdown Here is what you need. (see picture) If you have the original gas petal it will bolt right on. It will adjust itself the first time petal is pushed to the floor. To hook up just run one wire to fused switch on circuit and the other to switch on trans. The switch can still be purchased at dealers. Hope this helps. Attached Images __________________ 56 Chevy Bel-Air 2dr. HT (purchased new) 71 Chevy Cheyenne SWB PU (502HO) 65 GMC short bed step--work in progress and my gofer

10-27-2002, 11:41 PM	#13
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	even with all of the wring it still wont work for me. It must be the soleniod in the tranny that is the only thing i can think of now __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life



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