I Melted another clutch cable help!

[bdazzgt]

So in November my adjustable clutch cable of 5 years broke at the plastic piece at the firewall, I bought another cable from LRS put it on no problem then it started binding up at the bellhousing. When I pressed in the clutch it would form a S shape at the bell housing. So I searched the forums and realized that i had the cable routed wrong. It was routed next to the steering arm under the motor mount above the k-member. I put the new one on, it worked flawlessly. I routed it under the motor mount above the steering rack which is apparently the OEM way of running it. I had bolted the bracket to the frame rail. So im driving today and the clutch pedal just falls to the floor like the cable came loose. I get out and it has melted all the way through except the steel cable. So i have to have it towed home again.... My question is that i have equal length shorty headers. What are my options, the cable was about 1-1.5'' away from the header tube #2 on driver side but if i unbolt the cable its very close to tube #1. What are my options? I dont mind buying heat wrap but this seems as if there should be a different way to fix the problem. Thanks guys

 

[VibrantRedGT]

This is an OEM replacement cable or some aftermarket cable? I melted an aftermarket cable after a week, I then installed an OEM cable bought from Ford and it was perfect for 10+ years. Go figure.

 

[srtthis]

OEM cables ONLY!

 

[Jason 302]

I'll be looking into these if/when my original stocker ever gives up....

http://www.maximummotorsports.com/s...50_160&zenid=55ecef8ca21720b1bdcf63b5b6d27546

Clutch cable for Mustang fitted with a firewall adjuster and aluminum quadrant

• Made in America for MM by the original Ford OEM vendor.
• This is not the same clutch cable sold by FRPP.
• All FRPP clutch cables have a completely different, non-OEM design and construction.
• FRPP clutch cables are made in Taiwan.
• Requires a firewall adjuster. Will not fit without a firewall adjuster.

This item:
One Mustang clutch cable, ready for use with a firewall adjuster.

Benefits

• Provides the same smooth and low-effort pedal motion as the original stock clutch cable did when your Mustang was brand new.
• Maintains low-friction operation even with heavy clutch loads.
• Ready for fitment to a firewall adjuster; no need for the installer to modify the end of the housing.
• Available in a money-saving package with a quadrant and firewall adjuster
• Longer than many of the stock Mustang cable assemblies, allowing it to be routed away from the exhaust.

Unlike offshore-sourced clutch cables:

• Tough OEM cable housing does not easily collapse.
• Inner cable glides effortlessly inside a low-friction Teflon sheath.
• Multi-layer outer housing provides greater heat resistance.
• Strong OEM inner steel cable is more stretch resistant.

Product Features

• OEM design and construction: That's why it works better.
• OEM design and construction: That's why it lasts longer.
• Multi-layered OEM housing, unlike all other Mustang clutch cables, from both the aftermarket and FRPP.
• Steel-strands have a low-angle spiral and secondary binding, providing greatest longitudinal strength, and very high resistance to collapse.
• Low-friction Teflon inner sheath, unlike other clutch cables.
• Designed for easy installation with a firewall clutch adjuster.

Notes

• Requires a firewall adjuster. Cannot be installed on a Mustang that does not have a firewall adjuster.
• See the photo below for construction details: OEM cable is on the bottom, aftermarket cable on the top.
• Click the button below for more information.

 

[bdazzgt]

http://www.latemodelrestoration.com...djustable-Clutch-Cable-Also-Fits-94-04-38L-V6
Thats what i bought because i was on a budget. I know OEM is better but there is a reason this one melted correct?

 

[jdb3rd]

I had the same problem I have long tubes on my car and after 2 clutch cables in a little over a year and I took some heat shield tape and wrapped the clutch cable from the bracket on the framerail to the bellhousing. I dont know if it's the combo of the t-56 and long tubes combined but it didnt matter how I routed the cable it was always touching something.

 

[jdb3rd]

Although I will add that next time I have the motor out or anything I'm pretty sure I'm gonna go with the hydraulic conversion

 

[ID89GT]

Just looked at that MM clutch package with the firewall adjuster and quadrant. It says 82-04, anyone know why it won't work on 79-81? I have a t5 out of a newer v8 Mustang in my car so just wondering if its because the trans was different back then since it didn't have the 302 yet, or if there is something I don't know about

 

[bdazzgt]

Just looked at that MM clutch package with the firewall adjuster and quadrant. It says 82-04, anyone know why it won't work on 79-81? I have a t5 out of a newer v8 Mustang in my car so just wondering if its because the trans was different back then since it didn't have the 302 yet, or if there is something I don't know about

It should bolt up fine. If the motor is the late model motor and tranny, the only thing i wonder would be the clutch quadrant under the dash, but i don't know. My main question is the OEM cable did not have the heat wrap, so why should the new cable but then again stock didnt have equal length shorties. is there a different way to route the cable away from the header. It melted above the bracket by the header not down by the bellhousing

 

[ID89GT]

Ya my guess is because 82 was the first year of the 302. I have a 351w in it now so it should work i would imagine