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R&R · 08-28-2002, 10:08 AM

I need the bracket that mounts on the manifold that that holds the kick-down cable. It's for my BB. Thanks.

tom hand · 08-28-2002, 11:06 AM

Your sig says you have a 400 trans, why do you need a kick down bracket? For the most part 350 transmissions never came behind big blocks so I don't know if GM ever made one. So I would think your choices are to modify a small block bracket to work or get an after market one from summit that mounts on the carb. Spectre part# SPE 2428

da-burb · 08-28-2002, 02:46 PM

TH 400's used an electric kickdown switch, either mounted to the carb(pre 71) or mounted to the gas pedal 1971 and up.

**COBALT** · 08-28-2002, 03:00 PM

Since you're only asking for a bracket I assume you already have the switch, correct? You should have power coming through the firewall via a gromet from the fuse block (red wire), and an orange wire coming up from your transmission (goes to detent solenoid inside transmission). Both of these hook to the switch.

Since you're pre '71 your switch probably mounts to the carburetor. You'll probably need the ones in the lower right-hand corner of this pic:

R&R · 08-28-2002, 10:19 PM

Thanks for the input, guys. I was told when I bought the truck that it had a 400, but come to find out it has a 350. The engine or tranny was swapped somewhere down the line. The option sticker is gone from the glovebox. Will that be a problem for the 396?

tom hand · 08-28-2002, 10:32 PM

How long it will last will depend on how heavy your right foot is. It will basicly last as long as any 350 if you just drive it normally, but a big block will be hard on it if you drive it hard. I wouldn't just pull it out, but if it has a short life span you might think about replacing it with a 400. Good Luck!

Longhorn Man · 08-28-2002, 10:38 PM

There were some big block TH350 trucks produced.

08-28-2002, 10:08 AM	#1
R&R Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dallas Posts: 31	need bracket that holds the kick-down cable I need the bracket that mounts on the manifold that that holds the kick-down cable. It's for my BB. Thanks. __________________ '68 C/10, SWB, 396/350, PS, PB, A/C '68 C/10, SWB, 400sb/350

08-28-2002, 11:06 AM	#2
tom hand CCRider Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Olive Branch,MS,USA Posts: 2,232	Your sig says you have a 400 trans, why do you need a kick down bracket? For the most part 350 transmissions never came behind big blocks so I don't know if GM ever made one. So I would think your choices are to modify a small block bracket to work or get an after market one from summit that mounts on the carb. Spectre part# SPE 2428 Attached Images __________________ 72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail Olive Branch MS

08-28-2002, 02:46 PM	#3
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	TH 400's used an electric kickdown switch, either mounted to the carb(pre 71) or mounted to the gas pedal 1971 and up. __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

08-28-2002, 03:00 PM	#4
COBALT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 5,817	Since you're only asking for a bracket I assume you already have the switch, correct? You should have power coming through the firewall via a gromet from the fuse block (red wire), and an orange wire coming up from your transmission (goes to detent solenoid inside transmission). Both of these hook to the switch. Since you're pre '71 your switch probably mounts to the carburetor. You'll probably need the ones in the lower right-hand corner of this pic: Attached Images __________________ '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.

08-28-2002, 10:19 PM	#5
R&R Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dallas Posts: 31	Thanks for the input, guys. I was told when I bought the truck that it had a 400, but come to find out it has a 350. The engine or tranny was swapped somewhere down the line. The option sticker is gone from the glovebox. Will that be a problem for the 396? __________________ '68 C/10, SWB, 396/350, PS, PB, A/C '68 C/10, SWB, 400sb/350

08-28-2002, 10:32 PM	#6
tom hand CCRider Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Olive Branch,MS,USA Posts: 2,232	How long it will last will depend on how heavy your right foot is. It will basicly last as long as any 350 if you just drive it normally, but a big block will be hard on it if you drive it hard. I wouldn't just pull it out, but if it has a short life span you might think about replacing it with a 400. Good Luck! __________________ 72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail Olive Branch MS

08-28-2002, 10:38 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	There were some big block TH350 trucks produced.



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