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bruin_d · 07-04-2011, 01:53 PM

What is the switch/position sensor on my gas pedal for? I'll try to get a picture of it.

bruin_d · 07-04-2011, 01:55 PM

Here

RCbowtie69 · 07-04-2011, 02:07 PM

If the transmission is a th-400,it's the kick down switch for it.

elf w/capital T · 07-04-2011, 02:33 PM

word

bruin_d · 07-04-2011, 02:57 PM

Yes its a 400, thanks! Where on the tranny does it connect?

FRENCHBLUE72 · 07-04-2011, 04:24 PM

I have never seen anything like that..

AustinScott · 07-04-2011, 04:42 PM

th400 kick down switch. 69-72

wwotr · 07-04-2011, 07:25 PM

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bruin_d · 07-04-2011, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wwotr

It just F****in amazes me, the wealth of Knowledge contained in this site!

I completely agree.!!!

AustinScott · 07-04-2011, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bruin_d

Yes its a 400, thanks! Where on the tranny does it connect?

the connection point is on the drivers side right behind the shift linkage, See below pictures

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bruin_d · 07-04-2011, 10:23 PM

Got it, THANKS!!! Makes sense now why it wouldn't kick down before...there was nothing connected to it!

07-04-2011, 01:53 PM	#1
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07-04-2011, 01:55 PM	#2
bruin_d Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 578	Re: gas pedal question Here Attached Images __________________ My 72 Suburban Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=454019 79 Volvo Turbo LS Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594252 Buggy Bed for son - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=657350

07-04-2011, 02:07 PM	#3
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: gas pedal question If the transmission is a th-400,it's the kick down switch for it. __________________ My Truck: 2.5 drop front, 4 & 5/8 in rear, 350cubic in. been bored .60 over, 700r4 (soon), 3 speed (on tree for now).rims & tires size,15x8 ralleys 5 on 5,P275/60R15. Members I have met: Pickupman, 1972 Super Cheyenne, Stepside,Chis Mc Bride. tsnow67,joel.e,

07-04-2011, 02:33 PM	#4
elf w/capital T Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 994	Re: gas pedal question word

07-04-2011, 02:57 PM	#5
bruin_d Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 578	Re: gas pedal question Yes its a 400, thanks! Where on the tranny does it connect? __________________ My 72 Suburban Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=454019 79 Volvo Turbo LS Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594252 Buggy Bed for son - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=657350

07-04-2011, 04:24 PM	#6
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: gas pedal question I have never seen anything like that.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

07-04-2011, 04:42 PM	#7
AustinScott Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southington CT Posts: 548	Re: gas pedal question th400 kick down switch. 69-72

07-04-2011, 07:25 PM	#8
wwotr Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Clearlake Oaks CA Posts: 1,716	Re: gas pedal question It just F****in amazes me, the wealth of Knowledge contained in this site! __________________ Hello members... I'd like you to know that I sold, my 72 GMC (Ratikle), back in November of 2011. I don't visit the site much anymore, but please feel free, to drop me a private message. RIP...."RATIKLE"

07-04-2011, 10:23 PM	#11
bruin_d Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 578	Re: gas pedal question Got it, THANKS!!! Makes sense now why it wouldn't kick down before...there was nothing connected to it! __________________ My 72 Suburban Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=454019 79 Volvo Turbo LS Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594252 Buggy Bed for son - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=657350



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