TH 400 Kickdown switch
#1
04-21-2011, 08:11 PM
TH 400 Kickdown switch
Hi everyone
I was installing a kick down switch for my brothers 68 Firebird that he bought from The parts Place in Elburn Il. The problem is the switch they shipped out is a normally closed switch. Does anybody know where to get a new/refurbished switch? The PO went out of his way to clone a 400 ram air so we are looking to keep a Carburetor mounted switch>
I was installing a kick down switch for my brothers 68 Firebird that he bought from The parts Place in Elburn Il. The problem is the switch they shipped out is a normally closed switch. Does anybody know where to get a new/refurbished switch? The PO went out of his way to clone a 400 ram air so we are looking to keep a Carburetor mounted switch>
#3
04-25-2011, 06:58 AM
What I understand the 67-68 Birds mounted them on the carb (69 on the floor). There's a bracket that mounts to the rear of the Q-jet that has a push button. (power taken from the wiper motor). The linkage has a "paddle" that hits the switch at WOT. I assumed the Camaros were the same but it makes sense that they used the floor mounted switch. Maybe thats why these things are so hard to find. I used Lokar's set up on my 68, works great but not exactly "original" looking.
#5
08-20-2011, 07:13 PM
Turbo 400 Transmission Kickdown Switch 1969 Firebird Work Around
I found a replacement part that worked for me.
I have a 1969 Firebird 400 Convertible and the plunger busted on the near impossible to find Kickdown Swtich for my carburetor mounted Turbo 400 transmission. I did find one at Yesteryear Antique Auto Parts in Florida but it was like $400.
I found a work around part that was an inexpensive solution for me. I thought it might help others with in the same spot.
The switch I used is a Standard Brake Light Stoplight Switch Part# SLS-110 - I think it is actually a cruise control as the Kickdown Switch for the T400 needs to be pressed down to engage the passing gear.
I have enclosed a picture that shows how it is set up. It works fine so far and now when I press down the gas pedal my 69 bird roars like it should.
I also posted a picture of an acceptable part number (I think!). I also put a picture of what I think is the original kickdown switch for the T-400
No guarantees but this worked for me for now. Anybody have a real one at a reasonable price, please post info here.
I also posted this with a couple of more pictures at:
Kickdown Switch Replacement Turbo 400 1969 Firebird - Firebird Nation
I have a 1969 Firebird 400 Convertible and the plunger busted on the near impossible to find Kickdown Swtich for my carburetor mounted Turbo 400 transmission. I did find one at Yesteryear Antique Auto Parts in Florida but it was like $400.
I found a work around part that was an inexpensive solution for me. I thought it might help others with in the same spot.
The switch I used is a Standard Brake Light Stoplight Switch Part# SLS-110 - I think it is actually a cruise control as the Kickdown Switch for the T400 needs to be pressed down to engage the passing gear.
I have enclosed a picture that shows how it is set up. It works fine so far and now when I press down the gas pedal my 69 bird roars like it should.
I also posted a picture of an acceptable part number (I think!). I also put a picture of what I think is the original kickdown switch for the T-400
No guarantees but this worked for me for now. Anybody have a real one at a reasonable price, please post info here.
I also posted this with a couple of more pictures at:
Kickdown Switch Replacement Turbo 400 1969 Firebird - Firebird Nation
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