clutch cable problems

Blackened302

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ok, can add a little more:

the clutch is the stocker--not a fresh install.

i tried using the second hook and that's where it started slipping majorly--the clutch wasn't even completely engaged because it was so high on the pedal.

verified that the quad is on both pegs.

the way the cable sits right now, it's mounted freely--there is nothing that is holding it back or in place except for the end at the ford and the other at the firewall.

hope that helps.

 

fawcett

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As stated above, if you cant make things fit with the fwa, make adjustments on the clutch fork end. Ive done the cable on my car, this shouldnt be giving you so much trouble.
Hook it all up, set your fwa tight to the firewall (no slack taken up yet) jack the car up, get under it, tighten the cable hooked up to the clutch fork. This is a pita b/c as you tighten it the cable wants to twist-not actually tightening the cable. If you cant get it to tighen sucker a buddy into getting under your car and have him hold the cable in place while you tighen the nuts. This should get you close, take 'er for a ride make your fine adjustments at the firewall.
This worked for me with my t5 and t56 using Steeda products.
Good luck

 

HISSIN50

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Fawcett, I believe he has a non-adjustable cable.

 

urban96

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what does youe firewall adjuster look like?

 

Blackened302

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urban96 said:

what does youe firewall adjuster look like?

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fawcett: Jt's right--my cable is non-adjustable.

 

HISSIN50

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I have the same FWA (Extreme) and it worked well for me. That's neither here nor there - just to say that it can work. I think Jeremy's idea about the hook placement on the quadrant might be where an issue lies. A different quadrant (ugghh) might fix things.
I almost got a 3 hook but went with a single instead.

Good luck bud.

 

badstang123

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If I were you I would buy a new cable. I got mine from D&D Motorsports for like $25. It is adjustable and has been holding up fine on my Mcleod Clutch.

 

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is your cable mounted under the motor mount? Is it REALLY stiff to push, or is it no too bad?

IDK, I'm thinking it "could" be a clutch issue, I've never heard anything like this b4, we've nearly eliminated the quadrant, fwa and cable from the pic. FYI, I've used that exact fwa b4 no issues

 

urban96

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ya maybe your clutch is on its way out

 

Blackened302

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not sure about my clutch going out. we'll check that, though, in a couple weeks when we take my engine/tranny out.

the pedal feel is actually really smooth.