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Technical kickdown switch in Ball & Ball carburetor

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Rockabilly Ed, Dec 15, 2020.

  1. Rockabilly Ed
    Joined: Oct 10, 2017
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    Rockabilly Ed

    I have a 1951 Desoto with fluid drive. The contact that plugs into the kickdown switch on the carburetor is missing. Does anyone know if the contacts are the same in all of the B&B carburetors made for Chrysler? Thanks
     
  2. junkyardjeff
    Joined: Jul 23, 2005
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    junkyardjeff
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    Only the ones for fluid drive had them,I might have some carb parts around here somewhere. Had a 50 Chrysler for many years and wish I had it back.
     
  3. Rockabilly Ed
    Joined: Oct 10, 2017
    Posts: 13

    Rockabilly Ed

    Thanks. I know that only fluid drive carbs had them, I just wonder if the contacts were changed over the years as the carburetor models changed.
     
  4. goldmountain
    Joined: Jun 12, 2016
    Posts: 4,648

    goldmountain

    If it is some sort of electrical kickdown switch you are after, how about looking at an old GM car with a turbo 400 transmission? A lot of these had a switch that was attached to the gas pedal.
     
  5. Mr48chev
    Joined: Dec 28, 2007
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    I'm thinking that he needs the lever that goes on the shaft that activates the switch.
     
  6. Frankie47
    Joined: Dec 20, 2008
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    Frankie47
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    from omaha ne.

    On our 48 desoto fluid drive it is a stromberg carb, when did they change over?
     
  7. Rockabilly Ed
    Joined: Oct 10, 2017
    Posts: 13

    Rockabilly Ed

    It's just a small pin that plugs into the carburetor. Carter B&B carburetors were used in the 40's and 50's. Strombergs must have also been used .
     

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