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  • Start date Start date May 14, 2004
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A couple of weeks ago, I snapped my clutch cable at the local drag strip (on the 1st run, too! ). I just now got under the car to replace it, and it turns out, I did more damage than I thought. I lost the end of the cable that goes into the clutch fork. Was there any retaining clip that must have fallen off going down the road that I will have to search for a replacement? Here's a pic of all I have on that end of the cable.


Also, I somehow broke 1 2 teeth off the adjuster nut that is riveted onto the firewall. Since this seems like it can't be easily replaced, will it still hold when I get a new cable? Am I going to have to find another one? Here's a pic, sorry about the poor quality.
 

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I snapped my clutch cable at an intersection lol
 
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LedZ 5.0

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1badII, Looks like you lost the ball end of the clutch cable, the tension spring and the locknut. The cable ball end is mounted in the release lever assembly over a small plastic piece and held in place with the spring tension. There's no retaining clip that I know of. The clutch cable adjuster mounted on the firewall is not riveted and can be removed. The piece can be found at some local parts stores. I found the plastic adjuster at Advance Auto in my area but I wasn't able to come up with the metal adjuster. Phil may still have some metal adjusters in stock.

LedZ 5.0
 
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