Factory TH400 Kickdown switch - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

70short · 03-02-2005, 04:39 PM

Does anybody have A picture of, or any info on the factory kickdown switch. Local transmission shot GURU said that he has A kickdown switch $20. and it would be mounted down by the gas pedal. Don't think I want the lokar $75-$95.

THANKS

Gary

junkyardjohn · 03-02-2005, 06:08 PM

YEP $20 SOUNDS ABOUT RIGHT, BUT YOU NEED A PEDAL ASSY. THAT HOLDS IT TOO.

JOHN

Rod · 03-02-2005, 06:58 PM

looks like this as a package

Bob Moore · 03-02-2005, 10:00 PM

If you have a 70 with the rod throttle the switch should be mounted on the carb and activated by an "ear" attached to the carb shaft. The wires are pink and orange. Pink from the fuse panel inside through the firewall to the switch and orange from the switch to the transmission. PICKMUP had a complete set-up listed for sale with pics some time ago. Try the search.

I have the switch w/bracket for a 4bbl but no ear for sale or wires.

The set up shown is for the 71/72 with cable throttle and can be made to work but is not correct if you have the rod.

Rod · 03-02-2005, 10:43 PM

Ok I'll post a pic of both styles. 71 72 on the pedal and earlier models on the carb manifold.

**COBALT** · 03-02-2005, 10:55 PM

I've run both, and I gotta tell you. The lokar setup is worth the money hands down. No "blah blah blah" about it.

Just my .02

junkyardjohn · 03-03-2005, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by COBALT

I've run both, and I gotta tell you. The lokar setup is worth the money hands down. No "blah blah blah" about it. Just my .02

I HAVE TO AGREE. THE LOKAR SETUP IS WELL WORTH THE MONEY.

JOHN

70short · 03-03-2005, 05:17 PM

I wasn't knocking the LOKAR! I was just thinking that it is kind of pricey! However by the time I purchase everything to install the $20. switch I might not be to far from the LOKAR purchase price. Thank you very much for the replies everyone!!!!!!!! I greatly appreciate all the input!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gary

03-02-2005, 04:39 PM	#1
70short Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boise ID Posts: 609	Factory TH400 Kickdown switch Does anybody have A picture of, or any info on the factory kickdown switch. Local transmission shot GURU said that he has A kickdown switch $20. and it would be mounted down by the gas pedal. Don't think I want the lokar $75-$95. THANKS Gary __________________ "72" Red CORVETTE 4-speed 350 "70" Chevy Short Bed early stages of resto. Edel 600 cfm carb Weiand Stealth Intake HEI shorty Headers 4/2 Drop 295 50R 15 TOYO on 10 inch wide corvette rally rims at all 4 corners. "CHEVY RULES"

03-02-2005, 06:08 PM	#2
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,427	YEP $20 SOUNDS ABOUT RIGHT, BUT YOU NEED A PEDAL ASSY. THAT HOLDS IT TOO. JOHN Attached Images __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

03-02-2005, 06:58 PM	#3
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	looks like this as a package Attached Images __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

03-02-2005, 10:00 PM	#4
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	If you have a 70 with the rod throttle the switch should be mounted on the carb and activated by an "ear" attached to the carb shaft. The wires are pink and orange. Pink from the fuse panel inside through the firewall to the switch and orange from the switch to the transmission. PICKMUP had a complete set-up listed for sale with pics some time ago. Try the search. I have the switch w/bracket for a 4bbl but no ear for sale or wires. The set up shown is for the 71/72 with cable throttle and can be made to work but is not correct if you have the rod. __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

03-02-2005, 10:43 PM	#5
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Ok I'll post a pic of both styles. 71 72 on the pedal and earlier models on the carb manifold. Attached Images __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

03-02-2005, 10:55 PM	#6
COBALT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 5,817	I've run both, and I gotta tell you. The lokar setup is worth the money hands down. No "blah blah blah" about it. Just my .02 __________________ '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.

03-03-2005, 05:17 PM	#8
70short Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boise ID Posts: 609	I wasn't knocking the LOKAR! I was just thinking that it is kind of pricey! However by the time I purchase everything to install the $20. switch I might not be to far from the LOKAR purchase price. Thank you very much for the replies everyone!!!!!!!! I greatly appreciate all the input!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Gary __________________ "72" Red CORVETTE 4-speed 350 "70" Chevy Short Bed early stages of resto. Edel 600 cfm carb Weiand Stealth Intake HEI shorty Headers 4/2 Drop 295 50R 15 TOYO on 10 inch wide corvette rally rims at all 4 corners. "CHEVY RULES"

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