Dumb question, but I've never changed a clutch cable out, which end will attach to the firewall adjuster? There's a fat circular thing on one end, and the cable comes out the other with just a little piece on the end. I'm hoping the cable end goes into the adjuster, because that makes the most sense to me. Also, can this be done with basic tools? The car is broken down in a parking garage, and I'm trying to get a basic idea of what to put in the truck. By basic tools I mean, a nutdriver, screwdriver, etc.Welcome to a million answers. Everybody will tell you if you have a firewall adjuster to use a stock cable (Ford). Which is probably the best cable you will buy. I bought an adjustable aftermarket one from CJPony and I am happy with it. Mine adjusts down below for rough adjustment and I fine tune it at the firewall. I don't think stock will be adjustable at the bottom, but that doesn't matter.
The big rubber plug that is on the cable goes thru the firewall. You have to remove (cut with a razor blade) or wiggle like crazy, the rubber grommet off of the cable. You won't use it. You will need a socket like 8,9, 0r 10mm to get the cable off the firewall, and to bolt the adjuster on the firewall. You will need a light for under dash. You will need some wrenches and sockets to unhook the cable down below. The top just hooks under the dash bit can be a rip to get hooked up while standing on your head. Also the cable is bolted to the front frame rail with a small bolt. Don't forget jack, stands, and PARKING BRAKE or wheel chocks.
Thanks for the help and clarifications. Should be an interesting late night adventure.You won't cause it to break by adjusting it too often. Or too much.
The way its parked makes that difficult. The stick is stuck in place as well. The way the garage is made, its hard to keep up the speed, and turn the car the right way.I'd start that sucker in 2nd and drive it home. You should be able to get the RPMs just right till it ill fall outta 2nd and drop into 3rd. I'd drive it.
The best way would be to coast it out of the garage.The way its parked makes that difficult. The stick is stuck in place as well. The way the garage is made, its hard to keep up the speed, and turn the car the right way.
I got it fixed in the garage, better than on the side of the highway at least.He's correct.
It will pull out of gear if you get it out of a bind.
It will also pull in and out of gears in motion, but you have to find the 'sweet spot' to make it happen... speed, rpm, etc...
Good luck.
Sorry to hear you are having an issue on a night so cold.
Good deal!I got it fixed in the garage, better than on the side of the highway at least.
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