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lytemup454 · 10-14-2008, 02:01 AM

Hey guys I was wondering if any of you TH400's out there had an idea about the ele. kick down module. My pick up doesn't have one, I know Lokar sells one for $100 but I was wondering if there was a low cost fix for this.
Thanks in advance

sneakysnake · 10-14-2008, 09:39 AM

All you need is a switch off the gas pedal that closes and sends 12v to the tranny.Auto parts store should have one farely cheap.

ETsC10 · 10-14-2008, 09:45 AM

Keep your eyes pealed at the swap meets, parts board, etc. The stock switches are still fairly common and they can be tested with a multimeter.
The landing pad, where the switch strikes, can be a challange to find but you can make your own strike pad pretty easy.
If your truck came stock with a T400, you may still have the wiring in your harness.

LuckyHenriksen · 10-14-2008, 09:54 AM

I would love to give you some good advice, but I need the same thing you do!

C10-Driver · 10-14-2008, 11:06 AM

I've got a pedal switch if anybody needs one.

lytemup454 · 10-14-2008, 11:55 AM

sneakysnake: thanks for the pick i've never even seen one.

ETsC10: i'm going to scower the junkyars in spokane so with luck...

Lucky hey i saw your truck on craigs list whats up with that???

c10-driver: whats a pedal switch look like and how does it attach? I'm interested

Sinister · 10-14-2008, 12:35 PM

I sprung for the Lokar unit, works great.

Alex1 · 10-14-2008, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Sinister

I sprung for the Lokar unit, works great.

That's what I run, no issues and I don't remember it costing $100.00

primered_junk · 10-14-2008, 04:43 PM

I used a regular wide open throttle switch on my GMC 454/400 combo, it was around $10 at my local speed shop. There are many brackets available to adjust the position of the switch to make your right foot happy.

Universal for most carbs N.O.S #15640
Edelbrock carbs, edelbrock #72280

C10-Driver · 10-15-2008, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by lytemup454

c10-driver: whats a pedal switch look like and how does it attach? I'm interested

The pedal switch is the small picture in post 2. It mounts near the gas pedal. When you "step" on the gas, the round tab sticking out the side of the switch is pushed by the pedal rod and the switch closes. I'm definitely no expert on the subject... I run a lokar kickdown on my 700R tranny. The donor cab I bought was from a big block truck with the Turbo 400 and about all I know about it is where I took it off.

lytemup454 · 10-15-2008, 03:19 PM

ya i found one for 75 bucks so i think i'm go to spring for the lokar unit. Thank for all the info guy's
i love this site

LOW DOUGH · 10-15-2008, 03:28 PM

Interesting...... is there something like this for a TH350...??? will this work?

Sinister · 10-15-2008, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by LOW DOUGH

Interesting...... is there something like this for a TH350...??? will this work?

TH350 kickdown is cable operated.

haysonj · 10-15-2008, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by LOW DOUGH

Interesting...... is there something like this for a TH350...??? will this work?

The t350 is not electrical so it won't work.

LOW DOUGH · 10-15-2008, 05:06 PM

oh, didn't know the 400 was electric. My boss has a 400. (so he says) I will have to look at his next time he drives it to work. He either doesn't have a kick down or it is a cable wich would mean it's a TH350. Right? I know it's a 3speed auto

lytemup454 · 10-16-2008, 04:26 PM

sinister and Alex1: How was the adjustment with the lokar unit? Was it difficoult to find the right adjustment? I read an online install and it sounded real easy but you know how the mags. can be...

Sinister · 10-16-2008, 08:01 PM

Easy to adjust. You can feel the switch engage when you tug on the cable. Just adjust so it works at WOT.

Pont406 · 10-16-2008, 10:48 PM

Any pics of the lokar kickdown installed? I am looking for a place to mount a box.

Fubar · 10-16-2008, 11:21 PM

Here is a write up, I just ordered one from summit. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=70874

LOW DOUGH · 11-03-2008, 12:14 PM

What is this switch called?

Trying to find it at the parts store.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1223991486

LOW DOUGH · 11-03-2008, 12:16 PM

Also, What vehicle should i look under to get to it?

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 11-03-2008, 05:15 PM

I also bought the lokar unit and so far just up and down the drive way it works great...

LOW DOUGH · 11-03-2008, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

I also bought the lokar unit and so far just up and down the drive way it works great...

How long is your drive way?

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 11-03-2008, 09:23 PM

mmmmmmmmmm not long at all.

10-14-2008, 09:39 AM	#2
sneakysnake It's a catastrophic success. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,077	Re: No kick down blues All you need is a switch off the gas pedal that closes and sends 12v to the tranny.Auto parts store should have one farely cheap. Attached Images

10-14-2008, 09:45 AM	#3
ETsC10 Hand Crafted C-10 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burien, WA Posts: 5,180	Re: No kick down blues Keep your eyes pealed at the swap meets, parts board, etc. The stock switches are still fairly common and they can be tested with a multimeter. The landing pad, where the switch strikes, can be a challange to find but you can make your own strike pad pretty easy. If your truck came stock with a T400, you may still have the wiring in your harness.

10-14-2008, 09:54 AM	#4
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: No kick down blues I would love to give you some good advice, but I need the same thing you do! __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

10-14-2008, 11:06 AM	#5
C10-Driver Chevy Truck Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kelowna, BC Posts: 1,176	Re: No kick down blues I've got a pedal switch if anybody needs one. __________________ . 1970 Chev C/10 SWB, 355 SBC, 700R4, 3.73 Posi, Air Ride (Click to view Build Thread) (SOLD) 1978 Chevy C/10 SWB 1970 Pontiac Lemans .

10-14-2008, 11:55 AM	#6
lytemup454 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Pueblo West Posts: 264	Re: No kick down blues sneakysnake: thanks for the pick i've never even seen one. ETsC10: i'm going to scower the junkyars in spokane so with luck... Lucky hey i saw your truck on craigs list whats up with that??? c10-driver: whats a pedal switch look like and how does it attach? I'm interested

10-14-2008, 02:01 AM	#1
lytemup454 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Pueblo West Posts: 264	No kick down blues Hey guys I was wondering if any of you TH400's out there had an idea about the ele. kick down module. My pick up doesn't have one, I know Lokar sells one for $100 but I was wondering if there was a low cost fix for this. Thanks in advance

10-14-2008, 12:35 PM	#7
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: No kick down blues I sprung for the Lokar unit, works great. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

10-14-2008, 04:43 PM	#9
primered_junk ASE master tech/machinist Join Date: May 2008 Location: Blue Mound Texas Posts: 303	Re: No kick down blues I used a regular wide open throttle switch on my GMC 454/400 combo, it was around $10 at my local speed shop. There are many brackets available to adjust the position of the switch to make your right foot happy. Universal for most carbs N.O.S #15640 Edelbrock carbs, edelbrock #72280 __________________ "I sit here and I pray in my broken down Chevrolet....."

10-15-2008, 03:19 PM	#11
lytemup454 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Pueblo West Posts: 264	Re: No kick down blues ya i found one for 75 bucks so i think i'm go to spring for the lokar unit. Thank for all the info guy's i love this site

10-15-2008, 03:28 PM	#12
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: No kick down blues Interesting...... is there something like this for a TH350...??? will this work?

10-15-2008, 05:06 PM	#15
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: No kick down blues oh, didn't know the 400 was electric. My boss has a 400. (so he says) I will have to look at his next time he drives it to work. He either doesn't have a kick down or it is a cable wich would mean it's a TH350. Right? I know it's a 3speed auto Last edited by LOW DOUGH; 10-15-2008 at 05:06 PM.

10-16-2008, 04:26 PM	#16
lytemup454 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Pueblo West Posts: 264	Re: No kick down blues sinister and Alex1: How was the adjustment with the lokar unit? Was it difficoult to find the right adjustment? I read an online install and it sounded real easy but you know how the mags. can be...

10-16-2008, 08:01 PM	#17
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: No kick down blues Easy to adjust. You can feel the switch engage when you tug on the cable. Just adjust so it works at WOT. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

10-16-2008, 10:48 PM	#18
Pont406 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: West Hills, California Posts: 679	Re: No kick down blues Any pics of the lokar kickdown installed? I am looking for a place to mount a box.

10-16-2008, 11:21 PM	#19
Fubar Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Santa Rosa ,CA Posts: 96	Re: No kick down blues Here is a write up, I just ordered one from summit. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=70874



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11-03-2008, 12:14 PM	#20
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: No kick down blues What is this switch called? Trying to find it at the parts store. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1223991486

11-03-2008, 12:16 PM	#21
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: No kick down blues Also, What vehicle should i look under to get to it?

11-03-2008, 05:15 PM	#22
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11-03-2008, 09:23 PM	#24
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