Engine Clutch cable

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Mr.Man6969

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Hello everyone,
I recently bought a 1975 mustang ii 2.3L 4cyl, 4 speed manual. The clutch cable has a broken spring. And was wondering if anyone knew where to find a A spring. Or knew if a clutch cable for a 2.8/5.0 is compatible with a 2.3. The new clutch cable I’ve purchased came without a spring. And I’ve been scouring the web trying to find anything that remotely resembles the spring I have now. Any help is greatly appreciated

 

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Enzio

Dang it. I was hoping mine would get 3 more inches

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In my opinion, don't worry about the spring. I took mine off because it was binding on the cable at full compression. When you have the clutch tightened up you'll be fine.

 

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I believe that spring's sole function is to keep the cable attached to the fork when there is absolutely no tension on it. I mean it really serves no purpose when the car is in running condition other than to bind when pressing the clutch in if the cable is too short on that end. Like @Enzio says, I wouldn't worry much about it unless someone else has a better explanation.

 

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2Blue2

will be trying this sex one when I can find it

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i went and looked online and none of the new ones seem to have the spring

 

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I gotcha, I was so worried thank you for the responses. Happy driving

 

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Also, so I have done multiple things like replaced flywheel and gear oil for having taken out the transmission, how does one get compression out of the clutch?

 

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Since I put in the new cable, the clutch keeps sinking to the floor. And what not. You can see how I thought the spring on the cable had something to do with compression haha

 

Enzio

Dang it. I was hoping mine would get 3 more inches

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Keep tightening it up. You'll get there.