HELP! CLUTCH CABLE IS TOO SHORT!

[ECU5.0]

well...i knew this was gonna happen....the only way i could get my old clutch cable off was to cut it because the nut on the fork wouldnt turn at all....so i go to put my new clutch cable and firewall adjuster on...AND ITS TOO SHORT! did ford sell me the wrong cable? or is it because i only have a 1 hook quadrant? SOMEONE PLEASE HELP! I HAVE TO WORK AT 4 AND NEED MY CAR

 

[ss93cobra]

Alright, you mentioned Ford and firewall adjuster. Do you have an aftermarket adjuster since Ford doesn't sell those? If so, did you take the rubber part off of the cable where it goes through the firewall since the factory cable wasn't adjustable? Have you turned the adjuster all the way in? You routed the cable exactly like it was? Have you hooked the cable onto the quadrant first? INFO......

 

[ECU5.0]

yeah, i took the rubber piece off the new cable and i got a upr firewall adjuster....its hooked onto the quadrant and it wont reach to the clutch fork. maybe i just need to try to push it back some...but i dont think its going anywhere

 

[ss93cobra]

Do you have the part # of the cable that you bought from Ford?

 

[ECU5.0]

e4zz 7k553 a

 

[ECU5.0]

does ford sell a universal cable that might be longer

 

[ss93cobra]

You purchased the right cable from Ford and no, unfortunately no, Ford does not sell a universal cable. So, either it isn't routed correctly or you need to struggle with it a bit more. The cable should be hooked onto the quardrant first, dial the adjuster in, and then onto the release lever which typically has to be pushed forward to get the cable on. Maybe double check the routing of the cable to make sure its right too. Where are you located? Anyone near you sell an adjustable cable? We do, but we're in northern IN. I didn't thread in your sig where you live. Wait, I just read it, too far away to get a cable from me.

 

[ECU5.0]

i guess ill have to try to muscle it on there...thanks man. its routed exactly the same as my last one...maybe ill try to route it differently...but there are only so many ways it can go. anyone else?

 

[noslow5_0]

dude that sucks i know where your at!!! ive gone through two clutch cables in the past two weeks!!! that $*()& is startin to piss me off... i have the adjustable clutch quadrant with the firwall adjuster... you have to shave some of the plastic off of the clutch cable end that goes into the firewall adjuster then you really have to pull the cable through the clutch fork... good luck!!!

 

[ss93cobra]

Maybe have a buddy help hold the clutch pedal all the way up as well to make the cable the longest possible. Good luck.

 

[ECU5.0]

still not goin on there...tried rerouting the cable and it looked like it was gonna work...but nope....someone please help me. someone did this just the other day with and didnt have any problems

 

[ECU5.0]

dude that sucks i know where your at!!! ive gone through two clutch cables in the past two weeks!!! that $*()& is startin to piss me off... i have the adjustable clutch quadrant with the firwall adjuster... you have to shave some of the plastic off of the clutch cable end that goes into the firewall adjuster then you really have to pull the cable through the clutch fork... good luck!!!

you had to cut some of the white plastic off the cable? that **** is gonna take forever...but im gonna try it

 

[noslow5_0]

well i just used a bench grinder to grind some of it off... good luck!~!!!

 

[ECU5.0]

no bench grinder...tried usin a prybar...and i couldnt get enough leverage on it to move it enough...and im afraid if i do get it on its not even gonna let the clutch out at all

 

[ECU5.0]

is there anyway to modify my aftermarket quadrant because i think its just too big...any help because this is pissin me off and im about to sell my car

 

[noslow5_0]

lmao... dont sell the car man... try using a razor blade around the plastic just enough to break some to get it to fit... dont give up!!!

 

[BlackGT89]

is there anyway to modify my aftermarket quadrant because i think its just too big...any help because this is pissin me off and im about to sell my car

I'd order a new adjustable cable from Summit, 2nd Day Air if you're in a hurry, and your troubles would be over. Or, do you have any speed shops in your area that might have one ?

 

[ECU5.0]

none in the area. had problems with my other adjustable cable. cutting the plactic piece wont do anything either...its like an inch too short

 

[95BLBLVert]

The question is....is the adjuster screwed all the way in until you can't turn it any further? You should not have to force the cable onto the quadrant and there is no quadrant made that is too big. The only plastic cutting you do on the cable is on the small tabs that stick out on the firewall end of the cable. These are simply nipped off and filed smooth then the cable end fits all the way into the adjuster screw.

 

[noslow5_0]

The question is....is the adjuster screwed all the way in until you can't turn it any further? You should not have to force the cable onto the quadrant and there is no quadrant made that is too big. The only plastic cutting you do on the cable is on the small tabs that stick out on the firewall end of the cable. These are simply nipped off and filed smooth then the cable end fits all the way into the adjuster screw.

well on the stock replacement cables i had to do that in order to get it to fit into firewall adjuster right....