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Old 06-22-2009, 08:44 AM
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i had a kickdown switch on my 71 commando before i changed the manifold to an offenhauser intake & did not put it back on because i forgot all about it now i am wondering if it was a mistake leaving it off. i would like to know if it will be missed before i take it out on the road for the first time. thanks for any help provided
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If you want to downshift by pressing down on the gas pedal further, you will be out of luck without it.
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Not sure it has much value on a Trail Rig at Low speed in Low range.
But it's sure nice merging onto the Freeway.
Of course you can still manually down shift.
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