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mikajo39 · 04-03-2010, 02:03 PM

So for the longest time I've had my detent switch for my th400 disconnected because when I swapped carbs I never got a new bracket to remount it. I was wondering if anyone else wired up a button instead to control when they go into "passing gear". Always thought it'd be a cool idea, just press a button tranny kicks down and away you go. Anyone else done it?

chevy_mike · 04-03-2010, 08:58 PM

I had one in my last '68 before I swapped in the 700R4. Worked fine, just had to remember it was there. LOL

72swb_327stroker_? · 04-03-2010, 09:01 PM

HMMMMMM me likey idea!

AirSpeed · 04-03-2010, 09:11 PM

I rode in a blazer that had a switch like that, he had a lighted button that would flash every once in awhile to remind him he had it in third gear, that way he wouldnt forget to push the button. He found a simple timer circuit online somewhere. It was a neat setup.

mikajo39 · 04-04-2010, 12:59 AM

I actually had installed one I was just curious to see if any else did

. I haven't really tested it out and I was wondering, when it's in thrid does it kick down to 2nd? and If I am in 2nd and hit it will it drop me down to first? I just don't wanna try it on the freeway in 3rd and have it drop me down to first!

04-03-2010, 02:03 PM	#1
mikajo39 Gearhead and audio junkie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: nunyah Posts: 452	Push button Downshift switch So for the longest time I've had my detent switch for my th400 disconnected because when I swapped carbs I never got a new bracket to remount it. I was wondering if anyone else wired up a button instead to control when they go into "passing gear". Always thought it'd be a cool idea, just press a button tranny kicks down and away you go. Anyone else done it?

04-03-2010, 08:58 PM	#2
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: Push button Downshift switch I had one in my last '68 before I swapped in the 700R4. Worked fine, just had to remember it was there. LOL __________________ . 1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD 1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD 1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often...

04-03-2010, 09:01 PM	#3
72swb_327stroker_? knuckle buster.. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Frisco Posts: 613	Re: Push button Downshift switch HMMMMMM me likey idea! __________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ Eric THIS SITE ROCKS!!! Check out my suburban on 20's with fresh paint! Click here to support the site Check out the Member Photo Gallery here StreetCruizin FAQ thread Site vendors list (scroll down to vendors in red) join the the smilies fight club

04-03-2010, 09:11 PM	#4
AirSpeed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fall River California Posts: 2,026	Re: Push button Downshift switch I rode in a blazer that had a switch like that, he had a lighted button that would flash every once in awhile to remind him he had it in third gear, that way he wouldnt forget to push the button. He found a simple timer circuit online somewhere. It was a neat setup.

04-04-2010, 12:59 AM	#5
mikajo39 Gearhead and audio junkie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: nunyah Posts: 452	Re: Push button Downshift switch I actually had installed one I was just curious to see if any else did. I haven't really tested it out and I was wondering, when it's in thrid does it kick down to 2nd? and If I am in 2nd and hit it will it drop me down to first? I just don't wanna try it on the freeway in 3rd and have it drop me down to first!



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