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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Engine/Drivetrain => Topic started by: kfoz on September 01, 2009, 07:13:21 pm

Title: DETENT CABLE(KICKDOWN CABLE FOR TH350) 1978 SILVERADO
Post by: kfoz on September 01, 2009, 07:13:21 pm

OK! My dang detent cable BROKE!!!!  It broke at the end where it goes into the trans on my '78 Silvy 350/350!

WHERE can I get an exact replacement. I don't want a universal one!

Thanks guys!

kfoz

Title: Re: DETENT CABLE(KICKDOWN CABLE FOR TH350) 1978 SILVERADO
Post by: VileZambonie on September 01, 2009, 08:15:21 pm

Unless you find a used one good luck.

Title: Re: DETENT CABLE(KICKDOWN CABLE FOR TH350) 1978 SILVERADO
Post by: kfoz on September 01, 2009, 08:25:34 pm

I called O'Reilly Auto Parts. They have NEW ones for $20.00.  They also have universal ones for a temporary fix BUT who the heck would want that?

Title: Re: DETENT CABLE(KICKDOWN CABLE FOR TH350) 1978 SILVERADO
Post by: VileZambonie on September 01, 2009, 08:28:36 pm

The new ones are not the same as factory.

Title: Re: DETENT CABLE(KICKDOWN CABLE FOR TH350) 1978 SILVERADO
Post by: kfoz on September 02, 2009, 05:57:02 pm

You are correct. The NEW ones are 5 1/2" longer overall. I contacted a GM dealer and he said as long as the length from the carb mounting bracket is the same, it should work? I don't see how!  I did however install it and we'll see if it works in ANY way.  I still want an original detent cable. I believe it is GM part#1262620  OR 1262618.  PLEASE ADVISE IF ANYONE HAS A GOOD ONE!

kfoz