81 hood solenoid switch

rustover · 03-19-2009, 11:56:08 PM

Sometimes simple things drive you crazy. I re-painted my gas pedal bracket for my 81 camaro. I purchased a repo switch that mounts to the gas pedal bracket. Too me on the bench, it does not seem like I have enough travel on the gas pedal. I guess we all want more pedal right? Anyway here are a few pics of what I'm talking about. In the pics the assembly is fully closed to wide open throttle. Maybe somebody could compare it to their car. On the last pic the small dowel is about in the middle of the bracket. Thanks, Russ

Closed:

Shot with DiMAGE Z10 at 2009-03-19

Full throttle:

Shot with DiMAGE Z10 at 2009-03-19

doc221978 · 03-29-2009, 10:13:49 PM

Looks about the same as mine. It will look about right once it's in place.

rustover · 03-30-2009, 02:41:46 AM

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Originally Posted by doc221978

Looks about the same as mine. It will look about right once it's in place.

Thanks for the info. Russ

JOE1980DIRTe · 03-30-2009, 03:29:56 AM

yea it looks the same as mine too. did you put that rubber piece on the kick down switch to make the hood flaps open sooner? (vs floored)

rustover · 03-30-2009, 09:01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by JOE1980DIRTe

yea it looks the same as mine too. did you put that rubber piece on the kick down switch to make the hood flaps open sooner? (vs floored)

Actually the rubber piece was already on there. Ive never seen one on one of these switches. Not sure if its original.

mike261 · 03-30-2009, 09:13:05 AM

looks the same as mine, the flapper opens pretty close to wot
mike

speedfreak1000 · 03-30-2009, 09:33:19 AM

where did you get the switch from? and where does this rubber piece go? my flaps only open for a split second and it drives me nuts. this would be the next thing on the car i try to tackle on the car.

thanks david

THOMAS81Z · 03-30-2009, 01:47:39 PM

put a bigger piece of hose on the switch and problem solved

TeamWarpath · 03-30-2009, 06:57:25 PM

parts departmentment at a GM dealership can get the switch. P/N 1242101, about $25.
just put a rubber grommet around the switch lever, and it will open about where you want it, without 'stopping' the pedal travel. A piece of hose may be too stiff.

rustover · 03-30-2009, 10:40:24 PM

Thanks guys, I got this switch from npd