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piot 02-27-2019 05:51 AM

How to call this part???
 
Good evening.
Does anybody know what this part is for and how it's called?
I don't know how to attach pictures here so please click the link below. :snow:

https://s1344.photobucket.com/user/2...1lzt5.jpg.html

It's not connected with the carburetor.
Thanks! Piot

Scott Thelander 02-27-2019 06:15 AM

it looks like the transmission Kickdown solenoid/switch

Old Goat 67 02-27-2019 06:28 AM

1 Attachment(s)
That are correct. Yep, Photobucket sucks now.

https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com...1&d=1551263293

Chief of the 60's 02-27-2019 10:57 AM

GM had 2 early names for that. Either "Kick Down Switch" or "Downshift Switch". They can be found under Group number 4.057 and one other number that I cannot recall at this time.

piot 02-28-2019 01:38 AM

Thanks guys for your answers.
I guess I've found the switch on ebay:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1964-Pontia...HFDQ:rk:2:pf:1

...but I think it's not necessary to replace mine because my car is downshifting when kick down.
I just was not sure what this part is good for plus it looks kinda weathered so I thought replacing it is not a bad idea.


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Originally Posted by Chief of the 60's (Post 5996951)
GM had 2 early names for that. Either "Kick Down Switch" or "Downshift Switch". They can be found under Group number 4.057 and one other number that I cannot recall at this time.


Chief of the 60's 02-28-2019 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by piot (Post 5997320)
Thanks guys for your answers.
I guess I've found the switch on ebay:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1964-Pontia...HFDQ:rk:2:pf:1

...but I think it's not necessary to replace mine because my car is downshifting when kick down.
I just was not sure what this part is good for plus it looks kinda weathered so I thought replacing it is not a bad idea.

What year is your car? The one you posted is for '64. They are slightly different for almost every year. While you can use a '64 on '65 and '66 some wiring modifications would be necessary. If that is not your thing then I suggest you replace with the one made for your year.

piot 03-01-2019 03:34 AM

Oh wow! I didn't know that.
Mine is a 1966 Bonneville 421ci.
The part on ebay looks identical as mine. You can tell by comparing both photos.


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Originally Posted by Chief of the 60's (Post 5997380)
What year is your car? The one you posted is for '64. They are slightly different for almost every year. While you can use a '64 on '65 and '66 some wiring modifications would be necessary. If that is not your thing then I suggest you replace with the one made for your year.


Chief of the 60's 03-01-2019 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Goat 67 (Post 5996899)
That are correct. Yep, Photobucket sucks now.

https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com...1&d=1551263293

FYI: There is suppose to be a bellows style boot on that. It will cover your plunger shaft and make your switch look a lot better. Check the Ames catalog, he may sell them.


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