Clutch Cable/Bellhousing Issue

kpack5982 · May 3, 2006

So I installled a new clutch for a friend and I got the bellhousing on, no tranny in yet, but when I go to hook the clutch cable up to the arm the throwout bearing is in, it won't reach. Is there some way to adjust something for it to, or should I pry the arm a little until it goes in?

Also is it normal for the throwout bearing to be seated so snug against the pressure plate assembly like that?

87'GTstang · May 3, 2006

What overall setup does he have?
If it is the stock setup, then the quadrant must be reset to the number one position (it is a self-adjusting, ratcheting mechanisim)

If it is an firewall, adjustable clutch cable, or multi-hook quadrant, they must be loosened and allowed to give back to the length of it at the trans side.

Also, no - the throwout bearing should not be riding on the pressure plate fingers, there must be at least a 1/4" or so gap.

To make a long story shorter, the current configuration is set up for a more worn clutch disk, so provisions are needed to accomodate the new replacement.

kpack5982 · May 3, 2006

it's an all stock setup. How exactly do you reset the quadrant to the #1 position?

ram360 · May 3, 2006

IF it's a stock cable (non adjustable) you'll have to pry the arm to get it on. Huge pain if your by youself.

ram360 · May 3, 2006

also I would wait till you have the trans in before you go connecting that cable.... if you connect the cable now it will shift the throwout bearing that's attached to the arms then you input shaft of the trans won't go in right. Trans in first then connect the cable.

kpack5982 · May 3, 2006

Yeah, it is all a stock setup, so it is supposed to be snug in there?

ram360 · May 3, 2006

kpack5982 said:
Yeah, it is all a stock setup, so it is supposed to be snug in there?

I put a clutch in a friends car with a stock cable and that's what I had to do to get it on. My cars both have adjustable cables so I just run and thru and twist on the nut.

kpack5982 · May 3, 2006

well I didn't want to mess it up, especially since it's not my car. i don't ever recall problems when I did mine, but that was quite a while ago

kpack5982 · May 3, 2006

Well tranny is in, but still no luck with the prying? Any other suggestions?

kpack5982 · May 3, 2006

HELP PLEASE, ANYONE?!?!?

ram360 · May 3, 2006

I used a pry bar and I was by myself. Kinda hard to do and like I said before an extra set of hands would help a lot. Hard to find a spot to pry off of. Once it is on make sure the car goes into all gears and that the clutch is grabbing in the right spot before you go driving it anywhere. Much easier with an adjustable cable. Just me but good time for an upgrade.

kpack5982 · May 3, 2006

well it's not my car we're doing this on and my friend doesn't exactly have the funds for a new adjustible setup or the time, he has to work tomorrow, so we gotta get this done. It's frustrating, there is like a 1/2 distance from the arm to the cable if that helps at all

jstang209 · May 3, 2006

i used a very big C clamp.. cost me 10 bucks and works like a charm.. i surprised noone else mentioned it

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SPEEDYLIFSAVR · May 3, 2006

you need to adjust the stock quadrant all the way back , put the cable in the clutch arm , then readjust the stock quadrant by putting your foot behind the pedal and pulling up .

If you dont understand this let me know and I will take a pic of a stock quadrant I have in the garage to show you what I mean .

kpack5982 · May 3, 2006

I know about pulling the pedal back until you hear a click after everything is set, but I guess I'm clueless about what you're talking about

jstang209 · May 3, 2006

or u can just use the clamp and slip that bad boy right in lol.. doesnt require any adjusting.. cept for the clamp

kpack5982 · May 3, 2006

Hence another problem, we don't have another vehicle to get to a parts store or anywhere for that matter around here

jstang209 · May 3, 2006

o well that sucks, pry away

kpack5982 · May 3, 2006

there's no way to pry enough without messing something up. I'm down there just giving her hell. There has gotta be some way to give half an inch or more to hook on there. THERE HAS GOTTA BE

ram360 · May 3, 2006

kpack5982 said:
there's no way to pry enough without messing something up. I'm down there just giving her hell. There has gotta be some way to give half an inch or more to hook on there. THERE HAS GOTTA BE

wish I knew another way but that's the only way I've ever done it.

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