C3 Tech/Performance V8 Technical Info, Internal Engine, External Engine, Basic Tech and Maintenance for the C3 Corvette
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Davis

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 7, 2010 | 03:28 PM
  #1  
auburn85ots's Avatar
auburn85ots
Thread Starter
Cruising
 
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
From: Virginia
Default Davis

Has anyone had trouble with a 73 that won't kick down into passing gear when going 30-40mph?
Reply
Old Feb 7, 2010 | 03:37 PM
  #2  
dar322's Avatar
dar322
Burning Brakes
15 Year Member
All Eyes On Me
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,086
Likes: 22
From: Crystal Lake IL
St. Jude Donor '12-'13
Default

check your kickdown linkage at the carb.
Reply
Old Feb 7, 2010 | 04:11 PM
  #3  
auburn85ots's Avatar
auburn85ots
Thread Starter
Cruising
 
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
From: Virginia
Default

my 73 only has accelerator linkage to the carb
Reply
Old Feb 7, 2010 | 04:15 PM
  #4  
'75's Avatar
'75
Le Mans Master
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 6,422
Likes: 591
From: McHenry Illinois
Default

Your 73 has a Turbo 400 which uses an electric solenoid for the kick down. The switch is located above the accelerator pedal and gets activated when the pedal is foored.

Last edited by '75; Feb 7, 2010 at 04:18 PM.
Reply
Old Feb 7, 2010 | 04:52 PM
  #5  
auburn85ots's Avatar
auburn85ots
Thread Starter
Cruising
 
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
From: Virginia
Default

thanks i will check that
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To Davis





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 08:26 AM.

story-0
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Corvettes that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 10:34:17


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

A lot of money has changed hands at the online auction house over the years.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-03 10:21:50


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: 10 great gifts Corvette enthusiasts actually want for Father's Day!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:40


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

Slideshow: These are the quirks, annoyances, and oddly lovable problems that every Corvette owner eventually learns to live with.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 09:31:39


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

Slideshow: 10 reasons why the C6 Z06 is still a performance benchmark after 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 17:20:09


VIEW MORE
story-5
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

Slideshow: How much horsepower every Corvette engine lost in 1972.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:54:53


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

Slideshow: How to Protect A Convertible Top: 10 DOs & DON'Ts

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-03 00:00:00


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

Slideshow: The 10 most explosive Corvettes ever built based on power-to-weight ratio.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-20 07:23:03


VIEW MORE
story-8
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-9
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE