• Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech

UPR adjustable Clutch quad, and Firewall Adjuster Question

  • Thread starter Thread starter black50
  • Start date Start date Jan 7, 2008

black50

New Member
Sep 22, 2006
36
0
0
Jan 7, 2008
#1
  • Jan 7, 2008
  • #1
Just getting around to installing the three Way adjustable clutch quadrant, and firewall adjuster. with the Clutch cable arleady out through the firewall, about to route it back to the quadrant, Should the white Plastic before the rubber geromet be removed before routing through the firewall adjuster? should the White plastic move freely on the cable? where should the Firewall adjuster be when routing as far as adjustments screwed all the way in, or out? which hook should I use as a starting point with A three way Adjustable quadrant? has anyone else had problems with UPR shifter handles when using it with a pro 5.0 shifter, Holes in the shifter handle not big enough?
 

Darkwriter77

Resident Ranting Negative Nancy
5 Year Member
Jul 1, 2005
314
281
134
Apache Junction, AZ
Jan 7, 2008
#2
  • Jan 7, 2008
  • #2
Basically, you pull the rubber grommet off the clutch cable, as the firewall adjuster (FWA) takes its place against the firewall. In order for the cable to plug into the FWA after you pull the grommet off, you'll need to file or clip or otherwise trim off those four little tabs that held the grommet on the cable sheath. Once you've got those off, the cable should just poke right into the FWA. It'll be a kinda loose fit, but rotational tension is irrelevant, as your main concern will be with the actual cable tension more than anything else.

Assuming you're using the stock cable, you'll likely wind up using the first hook on the triple-hook quadrant, closest to the firewall. Go underneath and put the other end into position on your clutch fork. Then crank the FWA out (counter-clockwise, I think) to take up the slack in the cable. Easy way to gauge this is to pull foward on the cable sheath until the quad catches it, then hold that with one hand while screwing the FWA out until it presses up against the back of the cable sheath.

From there, you can start the car (in neutral, of course) and fine-tune the pedal height to your own liking. Put it in gear and let the clutch out SLOWLY until you feel it starting to catch. If it's hard to put in gear, you've got the cable too loose (too much slack) and need to screw the FWA out farther; if the clutch catches with the pedal too high, you've got it too tight (screwed out too far) and need to back it down some. I've found it works best to go with one- or half-turn increments at that point. Once you get it where you like it, lock it down with the locknut and you're set.
 

Roland69

Sergeant Tangnet
Sep 17, 2005
2,867
2
58
Port Elgin, Ontario
Jan 7, 2008
#3
  • Jan 7, 2008
  • #3
http://www.thompsontransmission.com/techarticles/clutchcableadjustment.html
 

black50

New Member
Sep 22, 2006
36
0
0
Jan 9, 2008
#4
  • Jan 9, 2008
  • #4
Think I got it
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

S
  • Locked
Drivetrain Adjustable clutch cable questions
  • Scott_S
  • Oct 31, 2025
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
6
Views
411
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Oct 31, 2025
Noobz347
S
Engine Stalls when downshifting/coasting
  • Scott_S
  • Nov 5, 2025
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
11
Views
694
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Nov 6, 2025
Mustang5L5
Drivetrain Time to pull and lube the clutch cable
  • LX Dave
  • Dec 21, 2024
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
  • 2
Replies
30
Views
2K
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Jan 7, 2025
limp
B
Clutch adjustment
  • Bill1xl
  • Oct 12, 2024
  • 1994 - 1995 Specific Tech
Replies
3
Views
367
1994 - 1995 Specific Tech Oct 12, 2024
Noobz347
New to me 98 Cobra
  • bird_dog0347
  • Feb 25, 2025
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
  • 2
Replies
26
Views
1K
1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk- Mar 24, 2026
FastDriver
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?