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Old 08-08-2012, 01:05 PM   #1
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Mysterious bracket on throttle pedal
Hey all, there's a bracket (which nothing's connected to) mounted to the throttle pedal.



(First picture is the bracket-second is where it bolts on to)

Any idea what it's for?

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Old 08-08-2012, 01:36 PM   #2
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Re: Mysterious bracket on throttle pedal
Can you post a pic of it attached? It would be easier to determine what it may be used for if no one else has seen one before.
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Old 08-08-2012, 02:20 PM   #3
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Re: Mysterious bracket on throttle pedal
Sure...not on right now but it looks challenging to get on I'll get a pic once it's back on. Later today? Tomorrow?
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Old 08-08-2012, 03:10 PM   #4
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Re: Mysterious bracket on throttle pedal
Possibly some sort of after market cruise control set up?
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Old 08-08-2012, 03:31 PM   #5
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Re: Mysterious bracket on throttle pedal
All I can tell you is that I just took apart my truck, every nut and bolt, and didn't come across that piece on my '70 3/4 ton. Perhaps aftermarket cruise?
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Old 08-08-2012, 03:45 PM   #6
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Re: Mysterious bracket on throttle pedal
Bolt it back on and then take another pic.

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Re: Mysterious bracket on throttle pedal
Its for a kickdown switch for a TH400 trans.
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Old 08-08-2012, 04:00 PM   #8
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Its for a kickdown switch for a TH400 trans.
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Old 08-08-2012, 07:54 PM   #9
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Its for a kickdown switch for a TH400 trans.
huh? Mounted on the gas pedal? I guess I've never seen anything like that before on the pedal.
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I was thinking it was attached to the pedal lever itself. It's attached to the hold down bracet.
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Re: Mysterious bracket on throttle pedal
Nevermind!

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Re: Mysterious bracket on throttle pedal
71-72 the kickdown was mounted on the pedal.
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Re: Mysterious bracket on throttle pedal
Guess I don't need it then (my truck has a TH350).


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Why would a TH400 kick down switch mount be in a K/20?
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Why would a TH400 kick down switch mount be in a K/20?
Cab swap?
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Re: Mysterious bracket on throttle pedal
Nope, original cab.
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Re: Mysterious bracket on throttle pedal
It can't be original to the K/20... someone must have added it. They didn't do a th400 4x4 version until like 76ish?
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Re: Mysterious bracket on throttle pedal
well that makes sense why i cant get my kickdown switch to work on my 68 longhorn. its a 72 th400 and someone rigged the switch on the old carb.. it doesnt work with my new carb. learn something new every day
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Old 08-10-2012, 12:26 AM   #19
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Re: Mysterious bracket on throttle pedal
I got the exact same one and was wondering what it was. Guess it goes in the pile of parts im taking to the scrap yard when im finally done cause i sure dont need it.
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