what is it?

by coreys73chevelle on Fri May 22, 2009 5:05 pm

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i had it on mine and cant find it or remember what it is.
what is it? the circled silver box...

by 1973 454 MONTE on Fri May 22, 2009 7:32 pm

it was standard on 74 montes as a push starter switch.I think with the key on you should be able to push the buuton and bump the starter (like when your trying to find top dead center)

by novaderrik on Fri May 22, 2009 8:14 pm

bumping the starter with the key on is a bad idea.. if the car starts, you might have a bad day. better to bump it with the key off..
i don't know what that thing does, but i know mine doesn't work to bump the starter- i've tried pushing it to see what happens, and nothing happens.

by Limey SE on Fri May 22, 2009 8:31 pm

that looks like the resistor in my my kit i got with my dist .....

by 1973 454 MONTE on Fri May 22, 2009 9:21 pm

novaderrik wrote:bumping the starter with the key on is a bad idea.. if the car starts, you might have a bad day. better to bump it with the key off..
i don't know what that thing does, but i know mine doesn't work to bump the starter- i've tried pushing it to see what happens, and nothing happens.

ITS not a "bad" idea if you disconnect the power to the distributor.....................

by Limey SE on Fri May 22, 2009 9:30 pm

another thought could this be it ???? being so close to the brake booster ???

Dist valve / brake warning light.This valve seprates the front brake system from the rear brake system. if you lose pressure in the brake system the switch will trip and the light will go on in the dash. (brake warning light )

by coreys73chevelle on Fri May 22, 2009 9:48 pm

Limey aka Maligoon wrote:another thought could this be it ???? being so close to the brake booster ???

Dist valve / brake warning light.This valve seprates the front brake system from the rear brake system. if you lose pressure in the brake system the switch will trip and the light will go on in the dash. (brake warning light )

no thats along the frame

by ant7377 on Fri May 22, 2009 9:52 pm

Isnt that to reset the stupid seatbelt interlock system so you can start the car?

by Redsway76 on Fri May 22, 2009 11:35 pm

follow that fusible link coming out of it where sit go to ?? almost looks aftermarket to me.... my car doesnt have one of course mine is absolute baseline 76

by Limey SE on Fri May 22, 2009 11:41 pm

ok all i have found that looks anything close to that is for the horn relay but no lil knob on front .........

by BlackChevelleSS on Sat May 23, 2009 12:23 am

maybe a replacement horn relay.

by novaderrik on Sat May 23, 2009 2:59 am

ant7377 wrote:Isnt that to reset the stupid seatbelt interlock system so you can start the car?

i think that's what it's for. GM was doing some weird stuff in the mid 70's..

by novaderrik on Sat May 23, 2009 3:00 am

1973 454 MONTE wrote:
novaderrik wrote:bumping the starter with the key on is a bad idea.. if the car starts, you might have a bad day. better to bump it with the key off..
i don't know what that thing does, but i know mine doesn't work to bump the starter- i've tried pushing it to see what happens, and nothing happens.

ITS not a "bad" idea if you disconnect the power to the distributor.....................

then why turn the key on in the first place then?

by 1973 454 MONTE on Sat May 23, 2009 7:48 am

novaderrik wrote:
1973 454 MONTE wrote:
novaderrik wrote:bumping the starter with the key on is a bad idea.. if the car starts, you might have a bad day. better to bump it with the key off..
i don't know what that thing does, but i know mine doesn't work to bump the starter- i've tried pushing it to see what happens, and nothing happens.

ITS not a "bad" idea if you disconnect the power to the distributor.....................

then why turn the key on in the first place then?

MAYBE
to give POWER to the switch/button........................

I have had 3 -74 montes and never once did I ever push that damn button. Cool

by 74MonteCarlo on Sat May 23, 2009 8:09 am

It's to override the seat belt interlock system.

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