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70smuscle
02-14-2012, 03:47 PM
I am trying to figure out how the kickdown switch works on my 1970 chevelle with a th 400? i have a new switch and new bracket!! the rod for the gas pedal just touches the switch? is this how it is supposed to work? if not what do i do? any info or pictures would be appreciated!!! Thanks Brian

Gregor
02-14-2012, 04:06 PM
I always thought it was a contact switch mounted at the throttle linkage by the carb.

70smuscle
02-14-2012, 04:13 PM
There are two ways of doing it.. this way was in the manual i have.. i understand how it is positioned i just dont know how it is exactly supposed to work?

SSDude
02-14-2012, 04:52 PM
There's a picture of one in this thread from Chevelles.com
http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=358106

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Or do you need a copy of the electrical diagram?
Originally it all connects to the sensor on the trans along with the TCS relay on the cowl wire gutter, the temp sensor on the drivers side head and the TCS solenoid on the intake manifold next to the carb.

http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=76153&highlight=tcs+explained

70smuscle
02-14-2012, 04:57 PM
Thanks, it says its self adjusting? i guess i will see what happends when i power it up? Ha ha

SSDude
02-14-2012, 05:13 PM
You could always put an ohm meter across the contacts and see how it reacts when you push down on the pedal

70smuscle
02-15-2012, 09:33 AM
That is a good idea!! I will try that!!