trans or clutch problem/

[quadrazy]

trans or clutch problem?

I did a t-5 conversion on my 1990 mustang bought everything new except trans had it rebuilt. it has an adjustable cable with a triple hook quad and firewall adjuster,steel billet flywheel and spec 1 clutch.first try the clutch would not disengage, tried adjusting cable from a little tension to alot and would never let go. tried a different clutch still the same,installed stock replacement cable and still nothing. after measuring and looking and calling we've noticed that it seems that bearing retainer looks like it's really close to friction disc like there's not enough room for friction disc to come back. the trans is out of a foxbody .the measurement from end of retainer to end of shaft is two and half inches. taking a rough measurement from end of bellhousing to the inside of clutch is two and half inches. also the clutch fork is resting on pressure plate with no tension on it can anyone tell me what the problem might be run out of ideas. everyone i talk to can't understand what the problem is.

 

[Dr. Wu 2000]

I am new to the fox scene so I am really no help, but one thing I do know is that was a tuff read...how about a period every once in a awhile

 

[v8only]

it is hard to understand a lot of that, however...

make sure the cable is routed UNDER the dr side motormount. If it is, it needs to be adjusted tigher. The clutch fork needs preload on the pressure plate, trust me. Don't adjust it so tight that it's permanently disengaging, but adjust it b4 that point.

read the link in my sig for a ton of info on this subject matter.

If you could reply back and try being a little more clear, that would help too. Jeremy

 

[v8only]

it is hard to understand a lot of that, however...

make sure the cable is routed UNDER the dr side motormount. If it is, it needs to be adjusted tigher. The clutch fork needs preload on the pressure plate, trust me. Don't adjust it so tight that it's permanently disengaging, but adjust it b4 that point.

read the link in my sig for a ton of info on this subject matter.

If you could reply back and try being a little more clear, that would help too. Jeremy

 

[dragnazz5.0]

yeah...a little hard tor ead but the bearing retainer shouldnt be the problem. what hook on the quadrant do you have the cable hooked to? make sure the t/o bearing is installed correctly on the clutch fork and the clutch fork is installed correctly on the pivot ball

 

[86bluecobra]

never use an adjustable clutch cable and a firewall adjuster. It is a pain to get the 2 adjustments right. Believe me i know i tried it. Get a oem ford clutch cable and keep the firewall adjuster. You won't have an issue then.