Clutch Cable Problem

[Ny Mustang Guy]

whats up, I recently put a Centerforce clutch in my car to replace the stock clutch that was in there ('86 Mustang LX Notch 5.0 Conversion) and my Clutch cable seems to be too long? it has play... is that a problem?, My tranny is bad and I am replacing it tomorrow, but i did put the bad one in to check if the clutch engaged but it seems to be having problems getting into gear also.... any advice? do i need a shorter cable? any parts? Any input is appreciated.. thanks

Dave

 

[notchback]

yeah thats a problem, it's hard to get in gear cuz the clutch isn't fully disengaged when you press the pedal.

get an adjustable, not sure how much "play" is in it.....

also did you pull up on the clutch pedal to reset it...if it's still stock

 

[Ny Mustang Guy]

Well My girlfriend's father had helped me out and I just remembered that he mentioned that I was missing the set screw to adjust the cable?.. I dont know much about Trannys& Clutches ( I need to do some HW!)

 

[Ny Mustang Guy]

HE said it was a metallic blue piece.. Wish I had pics of how the clutch setup is in my ride

 

[Ny Mustang Guy]

I just talked to My GF's Father Again (He's a Mechanic.. I have the car on a lift @ his shop) anyway he said it has an adjustable cable.. he said the set screw is missing to adjust the cable, does that sound right?... so basically if I get a screw to go in there it will be fine?... Wish I knew more about Clutches!

 

[notchback]

yeah that'll work....most of them have a threaded rod, and 2 nuts that back each other up to keep from loosening up

not really a set screw, but blue anodized....sounds like a firewall adjuster maybe

 

[Ny Mustang Guy]

Alright thanks alot, I know It's something small, I just don't know much about clutch setups and what not, but I'm learning, thanks for the info.

 

[dcarlson]

When the clutch wears the clutch fork moves farther back. With a new clutch the fork always sits farther forward. It is normal to have to adjust the cable tighter after you put in a new clutch (if you have and adjustable cable or a firewall adjuster).

If it is an adjustable cable there will be a threaded rod on the end of the cable at thr clutch fork. If you have a firewall adjuster it will be a piece of anodized aluminum where the cable goes through the firewall near the brake booster.

 

[Ny Mustang Guy]

W If you have a firewall adjuster it will be a piece of anodized aluminum where the cable goes through the firewall near the brake booster.

Alright, It sounds like I have a firewall adjuster, Thanks for the Info Guys, I'm going to go back to his shop, put it on the lift and put in the good T5 in and See whats up with the clutch, Ill update ya guys on what was wrong and whatnot. Thanks Again