Russell Winje Posted September 12, 2018 Report Posted September 12, 2018 (edited) This morning I asked about rear wheel lockups on my 1949 Chrysler New Yorker, Highlander trim, and had some fine input. Now I wonder if there is anyone who knows what this button is for? It is on the shift lever and has a blue wire going out from the button. I have not checked to follow the wire yet, and will. If someone has one too it will narrow down my search. Thanks, Russell Edited September 12, 2018 by Russell Winje add a few words Quote
49roadster Posted September 12, 2018 Report Posted September 12, 2018 It kicks down the tranny. 1 Quote
Russell Winje Posted September 12, 2018 Author Report Posted September 12, 2018 OK, that is interesting. So, if I am in, lets say, 4th gear in the presomatic it will drop down to 3rd?. Could it have cause the rear tires to lock momentarily? Quote
49roadster Posted September 12, 2018 Report Posted September 12, 2018 It never did for me. It is just the same as if you floor the gas. It drops from 4th 3rd. Quote
normanpitkin Posted September 12, 2018 Report Posted September 12, 2018 Its an electric down shift ,called a shift-rite ,i have one in a box somewhere which i have never got round to fitting. 1 Quote
Russell Winje Posted September 12, 2018 Author Report Posted September 12, 2018 I started think about it today while painting a house (great time to think I have time on my hands) and couldn't think if I had pushed it right before the rear tires slid me to a stop. Was starting to think it was an injection seat button the way my wife wanted out of the car. Thankfully we were only going about 30 MPH. Thanks for your input. Russell Quote
Russell Winje Posted September 12, 2018 Author Report Posted September 12, 2018 So I would guess that because you have one in a box that it was an after market thing? Quote
Hickory Posted September 12, 2018 Report Posted September 12, 2018 (edited) Quick question, could you wire one in a 49 royal to bypass the vacuum switch on the carburator instead of flooring the pedal. On a car that didn't come with the magic button of course. Edited September 13, 2018 by Hickory Spelling Quote
Dodgeb4ya Posted September 13, 2018 Report Posted September 13, 2018 5 hours ago, Hickory said: Quick question, could you wire one in a 49 royal to bypass the vacuum switch on the carburator instead of flooring the pedal. On a car that didn't come with the magic button of course. Yes you could and I have done so on my Chrysler cars. Just hook the after market Shift- Rite wire to the carb KD switch existing wire Push on the shift knob button or floor the pedal to KD the trans. There was another after market KD kit that is really rare..it lets you pull back on the shift lever a 1/4" and the trans will kick down. Drive it like a 3 or 4 speed tans. I now use that system so I can keep the factory shift knobs on my cars. Basically the aftermarket shift knobs where kinda made to look like the factory knobs...the picture shows.1946-48 Chrysler 1949-50 Chrysler 1951-52 Chrysler 1953-54 Chrysler 1 1 Quote
hkestes41 Posted September 13, 2018 Report Posted September 13, 2018 Just like NormanPitkin I have a Shiftrite in the original box on a shelf in the garage. Bought it to use with the OD in my 48, but sold the car before I could ever install it. Quote
DJ194950 Posted September 13, 2018 Report Posted September 13, 2018 (edited) Several years ago when I bought my Sift-Rite button they were available fairly often on EBay, but when I looked very recently there were none to be found so I do not know the current price range for a new one?? Are they still available? I love mine with the R-10 OD! DJ Edited September 13, 2018 by DJ194950 Quote
Thomba48 Posted September 14, 2018 Report Posted September 14, 2018 On 9/13/2018 at 5:27 AM, Dodgeb4ya said: Yes you could and I have done so on my Chrysler cars. Just hook the after market Shift- Rite wire to the carb KD switch existing wire Push on the shift knob button or floor the pedal to KD the trans. There was another after market KD kit that is really rare..it lets you pull back on the shift lever a 1/4" and the trans will kick down. Drive it like a 3 or 4 speed tans. I now use that system so I can keep the factory shift knobs on my cars. Basically the aftermarket shift knobs where kinda made to look like the factory knobs...the picture shows.1946-48 Chrysler 1949-50 Chrysler 1951-52 Chrysler 1953-54 Chrysler Where on earth did you find that selection. Would be wonderful on my 1949 Plymouth to control the OD? Quote
Thomba48 Posted September 14, 2018 Report Posted September 14, 2018 On 9/13/2018 at 3:59 PM, hkestes41 said: Just like NormanPitkin I have a Shiftrite in the original box on a shelf in the garage. Bought it to use with the OD in my 48, but sold the car before I could ever install it. Interested in selling it? Quote
greg g Posted September 15, 2018 Report Posted September 15, 2018 So it gives you the kick down function without the adrenaline rush of full throttle operation. Provides a more gentile driving experience for those ti!mes when the mother in law is in the rear seat driver's position. Saves a lot of audible gasping, gnashing of teeth and excited tongue clicking, and rolling eyes... Quote
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