GM switch #3959115, ID please

[Rixls6]

Can one of you guys identify a switch I got with some other parts recently. The part number on the box is 3959115, Gr. 3.415, Switch. It kind of looks like a brake light switch, with a threaded end, the other side has two electrical terminals that are perpindicular to each other.
Thanks,
Rick

[Mr70]

That's the air control detent switch used on the 1969 Camaro when equipped w/ZL-2 Cowl Induction hood.It mounts onto the accelerator lever,in the engine compartment.
Not used on the 1970-72 Chevelles w/ZL-2 hood.

[Rixls6]

Thanks for the fast ID. Do you have a book with the part numbers? Is there something I can buy to help identify other old GM parts?
Rick

[Mr70]

That switch stands out in my head,as most all the parts suppliers today incorrectly advertise it as BOTH Camaro & Chevelle w/ZL-2 hood,even though it was only used on the 69 Camaro w/ZL-2 hood.
The early printed parts books were erroneous in including it for the Chevelle,then revised their later editions & Ass. Manual to exclude the Chevelle,yet the parts suppliers are reluctant to recognize this today.
The Chevelle ZL-2 hood included a Vacuum operated exterior door as well,so it used a diaphragm check valve #6440776,instead of this electrical switch.

[kwhizz]

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That switch stands out in my head,as most all the parts suppliers today incorrectly advertise it as BOTH Camaro & Chevelle w/ZL-2 hood,even though it was only used on the 69 Camaro w/ZL-2 hood.
The early printed parts books were erroneous in including it for the Chevelle,then revised their later editions & Ass. Manual to exclude the Chevelle,yet the parts suppliers are reluctant to recognize this today.
The Chevelle ZL-2 hood included a Vacuum operated exterior door as well,so it used a diaphragm check valve #6440776,instead of this electrical switch.

[/ QUOTE ]Mr 70

WOW!!!!.......How do you know all that stuff..

Ken

[DarrenX33]

You obviously have never been to his house.

[kwhizz]

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You obviously have never been to his house.

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Darren


You mean he has more stuff other than what's in the cardboard box that's in his trunk???? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif Hard to Believe....LOL http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

Ken http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[Mr70]

Rick
I copied this pic from your auction for future reference to others.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/Rick_Peters/69cowlswitch.jpg