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71K20chevy · 08-08-2012, 01:05 PM

Hey all, there's a bracket (which nothing's connected to) mounted to the throttle pedal.

(First picture is the bracket-second is where it bolts on to)

Any idea what it's for?

Thanks!

68gmsee · 08-08-2012, 01:36 PM

Can you post a pic of it attached? It would be easier to determine what it may be used for if no one else has seen one before.

71K20chevy · 08-08-2012, 02:20 PM

Sure...not on right now but it looks challenging to get on

I'll get a pic once it's back on. Later today? Tomorrow?

LMREESE · 08-08-2012, 03:10 PM

Possibly some sort of after market cruise control set up?
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davepl · 08-08-2012, 03:31 PM

All I can tell you is that I just took apart my truck, every nut and bolt, and didn't come across that piece on my '70 3/4 ton. Perhaps aftermarket cruise?

GASoline71 · 08-08-2012, 03:45 PM

Bolt it back on and then take another pic.

Gary

Wrenchbender Ret · 08-08-2012, 03:51 PM

Its for a kickdown switch for a TH400 trans.

**leddzepp** · 08-08-2012, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wrenchbender Ret

Its for a kickdown switch for a TH400 trans.

bingo.

GASoline71 · 08-08-2012, 07:01 PM

Nevermind!

Gary

68gmsee · 08-08-2012, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wrenchbender Ret

Its for a kickdown switch for a TH400 trans.

huh? Mounted on the gas pedal? I guess I've never seen anything like that before on the pedal.

**leddzepp** · 08-08-2012, 07:57 PM

71-72 the kickdown was mounted on the pedal.

68gmsee · 08-08-2012, 08:01 PM

I was thinking it was attached to the pedal lever itself. It's attached to the hold down bracet.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=454526

71K20chevy · 08-08-2012, 09:28 PM

Guess I don't need it then (my truck has a TH350).

Thanks for the help!

**special-K** · 08-09-2012, 07:43 AM

Why would a TH400 kick down switch mount be in a K/20?

68gmsee · 08-09-2012, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

Why would a TH400 kick down switch mount be in a K/20?

Cab swap?

71K20chevy · 08-09-2012, 10:12 AM

Nope, original cab.

BurnoutNova · 08-09-2012, 05:03 PM

It can't be original to the K/20... someone must have added it. They didn't do a th400 4x4 version until like 76ish?

twich3136 · 08-09-2012, 09:25 PM

well that makes sense why i cant get my kickdown switch to work on my 68 longhorn. its a 72 th400 and someone rigged the switch on the old carb.. it doesnt work with my new carb. learn something new every day

slim-n-none · 08-10-2012, 12:26 AM

I got the exact same one and was wondering what it was. Guess it goes in the pile of parts im taking to the scrap yard when im finally done cause i sure dont need it.
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08-08-2012, 01:05 PM	#1
71K20chevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ft Wayne Indiana Posts: 1,204	Mysterious bracket on throttle pedal Hey all, there's a bracket (which nothing's connected to) mounted to the throttle pedal. (First picture is the bracket-second is where it bolts on to) Any idea what it's for? Thanks! __________________ 71 K20 64 GMC mud truck

08-08-2012, 01:36 PM	#2
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: Mysterious bracket on throttle pedal Can you post a pic of it attached? It would be easier to determine what it may be used for if no one else has seen one before. __________________ 68 GMC 250/3 speed Saginaw p/b p/s 69 Chevy 350/350 currently in pieces still lookin for a cab 06 Trailblazer I just want a vehicle that I can work on, that won't talk to me, leave error msgs or keep track of how I drive...

08-08-2012, 02:20 PM	#3
71K20chevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ft Wayne Indiana Posts: 1,204	Re: Mysterious bracket on throttle pedal Sure...not on right now but it looks challenging to get on I'll get a pic once it's back on. Later today? Tomorrow? __________________ 71 K20 64 GMC mud truck

08-08-2012, 03:10 PM	#4
LMREESE Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ringgold GA Posts: 149	Re: Mysterious bracket on throttle pedal Possibly some sort of after market cruise control set up? Posted via Mobile Device

08-08-2012, 03:31 PM	#5
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: Mysterious bracket on throttle pedal All I can tell you is that I just took apart my truck, every nut and bolt, and didn't come across that piece on my '70 3/4 ton. Perhaps aftermarket cruise? __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

08-08-2012, 03:51 PM	#7
Wrenchbender Ret Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Overland Park, Ks. Posts: 5,229	Re: Mysterious bracket on throttle pedal Its for a kickdown switch for a TH400 trans.

08-08-2012, 07:57 PM	#11
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,033	Re: Mysterious bracket on throttle pedal 71-72 the kickdown was mounted on the pedal. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

08-08-2012, 08:01 PM	#12
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: Mysterious bracket on throttle pedal I was thinking it was attached to the pedal lever itself. It's attached to the hold down bracet. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=454526 __________________ 68 GMC 250/3 speed Saginaw p/b p/s 69 Chevy 350/350 currently in pieces still lookin for a cab 06 Trailblazer I just want a vehicle that I can work on, that won't talk to me, leave error msgs or keep track of how I drive...

08-08-2012, 09:28 PM	#13
71K20chevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ft Wayne Indiana Posts: 1,204	Re: Mysterious bracket on throttle pedal Guess I don't need it then (my truck has a TH350). Thanks for the help! __________________ 71 K20 64 GMC mud truck

08-09-2012, 07:43 AM	#14
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Mysterious bracket on throttle pedal Why would a TH400 kick down switch mount be in a K/20? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

08-09-2012, 10:12 AM	#16
71K20chevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ft Wayne Indiana Posts: 1,204	Re: Mysterious bracket on throttle pedal Nope, original cab. __________________ 71 K20 64 GMC mud truck

08-09-2012, 05:03 PM	#17
BurnoutNova Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,057	Re: Mysterious bracket on throttle pedal It can't be original to the K/20... someone must have added it. They didn't do a th400 4x4 version until like 76ish?

08-09-2012, 09:25 PM	#18
twich3136 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: salem oregon Posts: 101	Re: Mysterious bracket on throttle pedal well that makes sense why i cant get my kickdown switch to work on my 68 longhorn. its a 72 th400 and someone rigged the switch on the old carb.. it doesnt work with my new carb. learn something new every day __________________ USMC SEMPER FI 68 Chevy Longhorn 350/400 factory posi

08-10-2012, 12:26 AM	#19
slim-n-none Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 28	Re: Mysterious bracket on throttle pedal I got the exact same one and was wondering what it was. Guess it goes in the pile of parts im taking to the scrap yard when im finally done cause i sure dont need it. Posted via Mobile Device



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