I have a 1969 Firebird 400 Convertible and the plunger busted on the near impossible to find Kickdown Switch 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 would enclose a picture that shows how it is set up but can't here. I did post pics here but you have to log in.

http://www.firebirdnation.com/forums/top...335#entry687335

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 let me know

Enjoy,

MadKind

I have a real one, complete with bracket, $325.

Thats how I roll.

Sure would like to see this part reproduced. I got the bracket from Chicago Muscle cars.

Look for the switch in 65 and 66 big cars,I got one yeterday for 30.00.You can get new boots from ames for 23.00.

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