Nice 400 Kickdown switch on ebay - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**70cst** · 12-22-2014, 02:02 PM

There are still good buys on ebay.

Got this 400 kickdown switch with the harness for $51.

Normally the kickdown switch does not come with the harness.

Life is good.

**john** · 12-22-2014, 04:39 PM

Have a link?

**70cst** · 12-22-2014, 06:09 PM

http://www.ebay.com/itm/161499657417...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

**70cst** · 12-22-2014, 06:14 PM

I was a .98 off

davepl · 12-22-2014, 07:14 PM

Are they hard to get? I think I have a couple and have to imagine they came on about 20 million vehicles between 1964 and whenever the 4L80E came along in about 1987. That's 23 years of production, and it was the only HD auto GM used with any regularity (except he powerglide).

**leddzepp** · 12-22-2014, 07:18 PM

They are somewhat scarce, believe it or not. When you do find one, the wire harness is usually spliced, cooked, or not present at all as Dewayne noted.

**kwmech** · 12-22-2014, 07:27 PM

They all seem to be missing the piece that bolts to the carb linkage that pushes on the button at full throttle. Kinda useless without it

mechanicalman · 12-23-2014, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by kwmech

They all seem to be missing the piece that bolts to the carb linkage that pushes on the button at full throttle. Kinda useless without it

I guess I'm lucky to have a 72, when I converted to a T400 I ordered a new GM switch, mounted it to the factory bracket above the accelerator pedal, and ran a couple wires; did not need a fancy harness.

mechanicalman · 12-23-2014, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by kwmech

They all seem to be missing the piece that bolts to the carb linkage that pushes on the button at full throttle. Kinda useless without it

Like this one.

**kwmech** · 12-23-2014, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by mechanicalman

Like this one.

That one is for the cable linkage and mounts inside on the pedal bracket. The one the OP showed bolts to the back of the carb. Like you said your 1972. I have a 69 that is missing the actual carb piece. I guess what may be the only resolve is to convert to cable at a future date

**FirstOwner69** · 12-23-2014, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by kwmech

They all seem to be missing the piece that bolts to the carb linkage that pushes on the button at full throttle. Kinda useless without it

Like this...

**kwmech** · 12-23-2014, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

Like this...

Yup! Exactly. Know where I can get one? The previous owner of my 69 swapped out the q-jet, that piece didn't make it'

Thanks for the pic

**leddzepp** · 12-23-2014, 01:55 AM

Looks like it would be pretty easy to fabricate something that would work.

**kwmech** · 12-23-2014, 02:00 AM

I could, but I just don't have the time. I need to complain about it more first. But it is not too often that I really need passing gear. I was just making a point about all the sellers that don't give you all the pieces or just don't know what they are selling or how it works

**leddzepp** · 12-23-2014, 04:21 AM

Yeah, I hear ya. Most people that buy these particular switches already have one in place and buy one as a back up since they are hard to find. They are easy to bench test and I notice most sellers offer them up "as-is" or "untested" when they do come up for sale.

**special-K** · 12-23-2014, 08:00 AM

I have a tH400/NP205 set-up slated to go in my '72 once I build the 383. If I found a complete '72 kickdown assembly w/harness I'd hop right on it. This one with harness is tempting. it;s what this lacks that the ones I see lack, though, as KW mentioned. The biggest reason i'm not going for this is it's sold! Dag nabbit!

12-22-2014, 02:02 PM	#1
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,356	Nice 400 Kickdown switch on ebay There are still good buys on ebay. Got this 400 kickdown switch with the harness for $51. Normally the kickdown switch does not come with the harness. Life is good. Attached Images __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

12-22-2014, 04:39 PM	#2
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: Nice 400 Kickdown switch on ebay Have a link? __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

12-22-2014, 06:09 PM	#3
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,356	Re: Nice 400 Kickdown switch on ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/161499657417...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Attached Images __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

12-22-2014, 06:14 PM	#4
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,356	Re: Nice 400 Kickdown switch on ebay I was a .98 off Attached Images __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

12-22-2014, 07:14 PM	#5
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: Nice 400 Kickdown switch on ebay Are they hard to get? I think I have a couple and have to imagine they came on about 20 million vehicles between 1964 and whenever the 4L80E came along in about 1987. That's 23 years of production, and it was the only HD auto GM used with any regularity (except he powerglide). __________________ 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

12-22-2014, 07:18 PM	#6
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,990	Re: Nice 400 Kickdown switch on ebay They are somewhat scarce, believe it or not. When you do find one, the wire harness is usually spliced, cooked, or not present at all as Dewayne noted. __________________ 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

12-22-2014, 07:27 PM	#7
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,407	Re: Nice 400 Kickdown switch on ebay They all seem to be missing the piece that bolts to the carb linkage that pushes on the button at full throttle. Kinda useless without it

12-23-2014, 01:55 AM	#13
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,990	Re: Nice 400 Kickdown switch on ebay Looks like it would be pretty easy to fabricate something that would work. __________________ 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

12-23-2014, 02:00 AM	#14
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,407	Re: Nice 400 Kickdown switch on ebay I could, but I just don't have the time. I need to complain about it more first. But it is not too often that I really need passing gear. I was just making a point about all the sellers that don't give you all the pieces or just don't know what they are selling or how it works

12-23-2014, 04:21 AM	#15
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,990	Re: Nice 400 Kickdown switch on ebay Yeah, I hear ya. Most people that buy these particular switches already have one in place and buy one as a back up since they are hard to find. They are easy to bench test and I notice most sellers offer them up "as-is" or "untested" when they do come up for sale. __________________ 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

12-23-2014, 08:00 AM	#16
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Nice 400 Kickdown switch on ebay I have a tH400/NP205 set-up slated to go in my '72 once I build the 383. If I found a complete '72 kickdown assembly w/harness I'd hop right on it. This one with harness is tempting. it;s what this lacks that the ones I see lack, though, as KW mentioned. The biggest reason i'm not going for this is it's sold! Dag nabbit! __________________ "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 ~



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