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Clutch/Clutch Cable Question

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Boss_Mustang_69

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I am looking at an 88' mustang gt this weekend and the guy claims that it is difficult to get it into gear (t5) sometimes without grinding, he figures that the clutch cable has stretched, I think that the clutch needs to be replaced (pressure plate springs worn?). what do you think? Thanks.
 

Carney Woods

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I'd say change the cable first. It's alot easier on your back then changing the clutch, Plus it would suck to go through the process of changing the clutch only to find out it too grinds when you shift because of that darn cable
 
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1. If it grinds and hard to get in ALL gears its the cable.

2. It also could be the clutch quadrant being stretched... ONLY if its the stock plastic piece.

3. If the clutch is bad, while accelerating (especially driving hard) the clutch will slip.

4. If its an adjustable cable it it may just need to be adjusted (tightened).

Sounds like a cable/quadrant problem though. Are you familiar with manual trannys?
 

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somewhat yes, why?
 
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just wanted to know if you knew how a slipping clutch felt.
 

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aight, thanks.
 
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Check where the clutch engages. Close to or right off the floor, probably an adjustment issue. If not, probably a tranny issue.
 
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