11-03-2008, 01:03 PM | #1 |
I'M TRUCK CRAZY!
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Sachse, TEXAS
Posts: 1,737
|
Kickdown Switch????
Anyone know were I could get this and what car to look under at the parts store?
This is the part http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1223991486 and this is the thread i got it from http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=310430 |
11-03-2008, 02:02 PM | #2 |
It's a catastrophic success.
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Oklahoma
Posts: 2,077
|
Re: Kickdown Switch????
I know that paticular one was used in the 80's. local autoparts should have it.OR
http://www.thefind.com/cars/info-kickdown-switch |
11-03-2008, 02:28 PM | #3 |
I'M TRUCK CRAZY!
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Sachse, TEXAS
Posts: 1,737
|
Re: Kickdown Switch????
This is what the site says.......That it goes just above the gas pedal..... The 400 transmissions have an electric passing gear switch (kick down switch). This switch is located just above the gas pedal. The transmission will never work correctly without this switch. This switch will fit your car or truck if your make and model was available with a 400 transmission. http://www.transmissioncenter.net/35...erformance.htm This is going on a 66 C10 w/ 94 350 and th400 Dosn't seem like that is really what i need. I am looking for the switch that goes on the carb linkage like this.....The push botton thing... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1223991530 |
11-03-2008, 02:32 PM | #4 |
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Sonoma, CA
Posts: 319
|
Re: Kickdown Switch????
I may have that KD switch, send me a PM to remind me to look tonight when I get home.
|
11-03-2008, 02:55 PM | #5 |
Always on the hunt...
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Portland, OR.
Posts: 5,747
|
Re: Kickdown Switch????
Here is what the switch looks like attached to the pedal, hopefully it will help in your search. This one pictured was off a 71 bbc/th400 truck, the 72 pedal setup is of the same function/design but has a slightly different look as the swich is surrounded by metal.
|
11-03-2008, 03:11 PM | #6 |
I'M TRUCK CRAZY!
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Sachse, TEXAS
Posts: 1,737
|
Re: Kickdown Switch????
I see Classic Bowties.
This is going to go on a 66 which never had a 400. So, it probably dosn't have a place for it... or dose it? What about this switch? What car/truck had this and what do i call it when i go to the parts store? |
11-03-2008, 03:21 PM | #7 |
Always on the hunt...
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Portland, OR.
Posts: 5,747
|
Re: Kickdown Switch????
The first pictured switch that you asked for is the 71/72 throttle cable only type pedal mounted switch, if trying to use on a 66 with a throttle linkage, try and locate the carb mounted-V/8 or intake mounted-V/6 kickdown switch.
|
11-03-2008, 04:27 PM | #8 | |
I'M TRUCK CRAZY!
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Sachse, TEXAS
Posts: 1,737
|
Re: Kickdown Switch????
Quote:
Does anyone know what car/truck this switch would come from? I have been looking at the AutoZone web site and can't find it. I work at AZ and hope to have better luck tonight while I am there. (The web site sucks.. you have to be very specific with the part name besides knowing what car it came on.) |
|
11-03-2008, 04:55 PM | #9 |
60-66 Nut
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Posts: 23,252
|
Re: Kickdown Switch????
Try looking it up for most any fullsize '68 and older that had a TH400, including pickups. I know that '65 & '66 impalas and Caprices had them as well as '66-'68 pickups. Of course that probably won't get you the mounting bracket for it.
__________________
Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE |
11-03-2008, 05:12 PM | #10 |
I'M TRUCK CRAZY!
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Sachse, TEXAS
Posts: 1,737
|
Re: Kickdown Switch????
What would you call it? Tech. name if any?
|
11-03-2008, 05:13 PM | #11 |
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Saskatchewan, Canada
Posts: 1,371
|
Re: Kickdown Switch????
I use one made by Lokar on my truck. Works well.
__________________
1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open |
11-03-2008, 05:15 PM | #12 |
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: broken arrow oklahoma
Posts: 266
|
Re: Kickdown Switch????
To me it looks like a simple two wire contact switch, the kind that you have to hold in to energize for the tranny to kick down to a lower gear. I would assume that any switch that does the same thing will work, if you aren’t’ worried about it being original.
|
11-03-2008, 05:15 PM | #13 |
I'M TRUCK CRAZY!
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Sachse, TEXAS
Posts: 1,737
|
Re: Kickdown Switch????
|
11-03-2008, 05:16 PM | #14 | |
I'M TRUCK CRAZY!
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Sachse, TEXAS
Posts: 1,737
|
Re: Kickdown Switch????
Quote:
But would still like to know exactly what car/truck we could get it from. Last edited by LOW DOUGH; 11-03-2008 at 05:17 PM. |
|
11-03-2008, 05:58 PM | #15 |
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Texas
Posts: 7
|
Re: Kickdown Switch????
The kickdown info is for my truck, and pics make it so much easier!
http://photobucket.com/wlsville1966 Last edited by wlsville; 11-03-2008 at 06:12 PM. Reason: Added link |
11-03-2008, 06:02 PM | #16 |
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: broken arrow oklahoma
Posts: 266
|
Re: Kickdown Switch????
Should be able to get one from a truck stop, checker, autozone, ect. just tell them you want a push-in switch.
|
11-03-2008, 09:52 PM | #17 |
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Texas
Posts: 7
|
Re: Kickdown Switch????
Here are pics of exactly what I'm working with a Holley 670cm and a 1966 Chevy c-10
__________________
http://photobucket.com/wlsville1966 Last edited by wlsville; 11-03-2008 at 09:54 PM. |
11-03-2008, 11:24 PM | #18 |
Middle-aged Curmudgeon
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Independence, MO
Posts: 753
|
Re: Kickdown Switch????
Here is a thread where someone fabbed a bracket, then used a universal momentary contact switch. Looks pretty tidy. I thought about doing that myself since those pedal mounted switches are kinda hard to find.
If you end up using a pedal mounted switch I'd think any good transmission supply in your metro area should be able to fix you up. |
11-04-2008, 12:09 AM | #19 |
60-66 Nut
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Posts: 23,252
|
Re: Kickdown Switch????
It would be the trans kick down switch......isn't that what you are looking for?
BTW the kick down switch doesn't affect any operation of the transmission other than down shifting when you mash the skinny pedal. So if you don't have one it isn't going to ruin your trans. You'll just have to manually downshift when you need to.
__________________
Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE |
11-04-2008, 12:12 AM | #20 |
60-66 Nut
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Posts: 23,252
|
Re: Kickdown Switch????
Look it up for 1966 Caprice with a 396 and turbo 400. That should get you something that'll work for ya.......
__________________
Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE |
11-04-2008, 10:47 AM | #21 | ||
I'M TRUCK CRAZY!
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Sachse, TEXAS
Posts: 1,737
|
Re: Kickdown Switch????
Quote:
Quote:
Thanks for all the help guys! Last edited by LOW DOUGH; 11-04-2008 at 10:49 AM. |
||
11-04-2008, 01:23 PM | #22 |
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Indiana
Posts: 188
|
Re: Kickdown Switch????
I have a T400 in my truck and have a kick down switch made by B&M. I don't have it hooked up yet,but I was wondering how long will the trans stay in passing gear if you don't let off the gas. Does the switch hold it in second until you let off or does it have some sort of automatic shift at certain rpm. Not trying to steal the thread and thanks in advance.
|
11-04-2008, 03:20 PM | #23 |
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Texas
Posts: 7
|
Re: Kickdown Switch????
That is a good question. I would like this info as well.
__________________
http://photobucket.com/wlsville1966 |
11-04-2008, 06:00 PM | #24 |
Middle-aged Curmudgeon
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Independence, MO
Posts: 753
|
Re: Kickdown Switch????
A Turbo 400 will downshift from 3rd to 2nd without the switch with no problem. It's the wide open throttle / 3rd to 1st downshift that the switch makes happen. If you install a switch, you want to adjust it so it doesn't actuate until close to WOT.
You could drive a TH400 forever without a downshift switch without damaging it in any way. You just wouldn't have the 3-1 downshift. |
11-05-2008, 09:23 AM | #25 |
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Indiana
Posts: 188
|
Re: Kickdown Switch????
So the kick down takes the trans from 3rd to 1st when activated. So does the trans shift back up thru the gears after the down shift? How long does it stay in 1st if I don't let off WOT?
|
Bookmarks |
|
|