Adjustable Clutch Cable HELP ME

whyask

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So ive had this in my car since I bought it, have NO IDEA how to work it, everything was fine , until about 30 minutes ago, heard a pop by my feet and now there is alot of play in the engine bay were the Adjustable Clutch cable is, not sure what model it is or how it works here is a pic.






the turny knobs thingy should they be in, out, loose, tight

 

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mogs01gt

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I would check the cable first. Jack up the car and make sure its not fraid*SP* anywhere.

 

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was just under the car cble looks good, there is just alot of play were the cable goes into adjuster and then the clutch pedal looks alot higher than all my other pedals

I have a Spec II clutch, Ulimium Flywheel and new trans, that was installed over 6 weeks ago. If you can look at the link in the above post do you know what kind of adjuster that is ??

 

whyask

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Can anyone help, i just got home and IM trying to figure this out

 

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do you have an adjustable cable or a firewall adjuster? If its an adj cable, throw it away and get a stocker cable.

 

lvmustanggt

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that look like UPR or Steeda firewall adjuster. As is looks it too high. Dial it clock wise so your clutch paddle moves lower and clutch engage lower. As is looks like your clutch is not fully disengage and might have burn some.

Look here in install to get some ideas

http://www.maximummotorsports.com/

 

whyask

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ok guys here it is, the cable that adttaches to the quadriant piece next to the pedal (not sure of exact name) was so worn out it look like a dog had been chewing on the cable, didnt have much choice , I had to buy a whole new kit, firewall adjuster and all. NOW how hard is it to replace the cable, everything I can do, just never replaced a cable ! PLEASE HELP GUYS ! the kit should be in by sunday - monday'ish so that gives me 4-5 days to figure this out !

The kit i ordered was from summit the BBK kit for the 03' model 144.00 shipped !

 

lvmustanggt

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never use aftermarket cable, only stock from ford.

 

whyask

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I know but I need my car up and running ASAP, I called ford and they said it would take at least a week and they wanted 110 just for the cable..NO WAY ..any how here are some pics of the carnage. With that said HOW HARD IS IT TO CHANGE THE CABLE OUT !?

PIC 1: is the weird looking quadriant piece (spelling)
PIC 2: is what is left off the cable

I also noticed that the safty pins the hold the quadriant in place wernt on there giving it some serious play, contributing to the demise of the cable !

 

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yomadmike

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There is also a spacer that goes on the shaft for the quadrant you might be missing if there is no pins. It keeps the quadrant from dancing around that shaft. I have a RAM HD with an aluminum flywheel, Steeda quadrant - firewall adj. - and adj. cable and no problem so far. The problem you might have is the clutch feel. If a stage II is tighter than stock, it's going to put more stress on the cable. I've never had a problem with Steeda cables but I guess it boils down to luck. Cables are easy to change though, just make sure you have a big pry bar to push in your clutch fork once the cables in.

 

whyask

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were do you change the cable at..??? I ve NEVER done ANYTHING like this before.... does anyone know were there is a how to ...mayby a picture or two ?

 

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www.buyfordracing.com has the OEM cable for cheap i belive

ebay has the steeda packages

 

mogs01gt

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Installing the cable is easy. Its pretty much just a bolt on part. Should take about 30 minutes.

 

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whyask said:

were do you change the cable at..??? I ve NEVER done ANYTHING like this before.... does anyone know were there is a how to ...mayby a picture or two ?

Click to expand...

http://static.summitracing.com/global/images/instructions/bbk-1505_1609.pdf

 

whyask

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Man I love this site, you guys are the .......(damn sensors )

 

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Another vote for a stock cable. Too many people have had issues with adj cables. I have seen it personally and it's no fun.