Needing a replacement kickdown switch
July 12th, 2013, 10:37 PM
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Needing a replacement kickdown switch
I thought a Transmission Kickdown Switch would be a common replacement part, but maybe it's not...
I need to replace the kickdown switch in my 1968 Toronado (located behind the accelerator pedal). The spring broke on mine so now the lever is not retracting. I took my old one to three different part stores this evening (O'Reilly's, Napa, & Autozone) trying to find a replacement.... They all looked at me like I was crazy, pecked, and pecked the keyboard... Then were like sir I have no idea... Unfortunately my old one is somewhat corroded and I am not finding any kind of numbers on it. Maybe I am calling it the wrong thing or something...
Does anyone know what the part # would be and/or where I can get a new one???
I need to replace the kickdown switch in my 1968 Toronado (located behind the accelerator pedal). The spring broke on mine so now the lever is not retracting. I took my old one to three different part stores this evening (O'Reilly's, Napa, & Autozone) trying to find a replacement.... They all looked at me like I was crazy, pecked, and pecked the keyboard... Then were like sir I have no idea... Unfortunately my old one is somewhat corroded and I am not finding any kind of numbers on it. Maybe I am calling it the wrong thing or something...
Does anyone know what the part # would be and/or where I can get a new one???
July 13th, 2013, 03:14 AM
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You're looking for part #401882, "Switch, Downshift," which fits '68 F-85 (ie: A-body), and '68-'70 Toro.
This guy has one, but it ain't cheap.
It sure looks a lot like the more common 1242101 switch to me.
I'm sure a member here has a used one for you.
- Eric
This guy has one, but it ain't cheap.
It sure looks a lot like the more common 1242101 switch to me.
I'm sure a member here has a used one for you.
- Eric
Last edited by MDchanic; July 13th, 2013 at 03:30 AM. Reason: Clarification
July 13th, 2013, 05:37 AM
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The TH400 kickdown switch was used on many 1968-up GM cars and trucks, yet replacements are not available. Try Google for "TH400 kickdown switch" and you'll find many NOS and good used ones available at a wide variety of prices.
July 13th, 2013, 05:51 AM
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So, Joe, are the two different part numbers listed in the Parts Manual actually the same switch?
Every pedal-actuated TH-400 switch I've seen has looked the same, but I've never had a Toro, so I can't speak from experience.
- Eric
Every pedal-actuated TH-400 switch I've seen has looked the same, but I've never had a Toro, so I can't speak from experience.
- Eric
July 13th, 2013, 10:02 AM
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I think I will try ebay first... I was not sure what to search for, but I did find one that says it came off a 1969 Toronado... Allot of them looked just like the one in mine, but sometimes things look the same and are completely diffrent...
I really don't want to pay $180.00 for a 45 year old new one...
Thanks for the help!!
I really don't want to pay $180.00 for a 45 year old new one...
Thanks for the help!!
July 13th, 2013, 05:44 PM
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