Switch identification

[jrh55]

Hello, just got my first full sized chevy since i had my 56. It is a 75 C20 Scottsdale. The electrical was a mess, got that mostly sorted, my ?????
there is a slide switch mounted to the steering column that interacts with the throttle linkage, what the heck is it called and what does it do?

thanks

[beamn7]

Hey Neighbor! Welcome to the board!
Sounds like the kickdown switch used on trucks equipped with Turbo 400's
Does it look like this?

[jrh55]

Jesse, yep that is exactly what it looks like. None of my local parts companies can find that part in their listings

[beamn7]

GM part number is 1242101. Most places should be able to cross that over or you can get online:

http://www.google.com/#hl=en&q=12421...w=1010&bih=531

Hope this helps

[beamn7]

Be sure you adjust it too after you replace it. If I recall there is a button inside the shaft of the switch that will spring the switch towards the firewall. You then fully depress the accelerator pedal and it will self adjust the switch. The picture I posted is of one that has yet to be adjusted as the shaft is sprung all the way to the left. Once adjusted, it will be close to the center......give or take a little....

[jrh55]

I can't thank you all enough, all i can say is thanks again
John

[crewcabsquared]

They are still available GM also. Got mine from GM Parts East.

[1977K10]

LMC may have a part in their list too, there is a page of switches and such, my book is in my truck right now or I'd have a page for ya.

[jrh55]

Again my thanks for all the helpful replies. I was told by a hot rod shop that this switch is not needed, just power the solenoid and set it and i'd be good to go, not sure i want to go that route but i may
thanks
john