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66_5.0
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It snapped on me the first time I had a shop put it in but they tookcare of me and ran a different kit. This past weekend it snapped but not all the way. It was a pain to get under there being that I'm a big guy. Never had any issues with it and I don't race it or anything. Bad luck? Thanks CaFords!
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Try using a oem clutch cable from maximum motorsports
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I can't I'm using a Modern Driveline kit for my 66..I can't run OEM fox cables because they are different than the one I'm using.
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Originally posted by 66_5.0:
I can't I'm using a Modern Driveline kit for my 66..I can't run OEM fox cables because they are different than the one I'm using.
Maybe it's time for a hydraulic setup:)
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Luke87GT
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Ugh, this is often the problem with aftermarket parts. Make sure that the cable is riding on smooth surfaces. Doesn't hurt to lube those surfaces for added protection.
That's why MM is so respected. Their parts I put right up there with OEM quality.
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Stangless
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66_5.0
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Originally posted by 66_5.0:
I can't I'm using a Modern Driveline kit for my 66..I can't run OEM fox cables because they are different than the one I'm using.
Maybe it's time for a hydraulic setup:)
I think so too man. Talked to Dana at our show yesterday and he seems happy with it.
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1966 Mustang
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Wildfire532FB
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Originally posted by 66_5.0:
I can't I'm using a Modern Driveline kit for my 66..I can't run OEM fox cables because they are different than the one I'm using.
Maybe it's time for a hydraulic setup:)
I think so too man. Talked to Dana at our show yesterday and he seems happy with it.
Yeah i am, theres some good ones out there. Make sure you get one with a good amount of throw to it, my first one was lacking and was hard to push in.
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Ugh, this is often the problem with aftermarket parts. Make sure that the cable is riding on smooth surfaces. Doesn't hurt to lube those surfaces for added protection.
That's why MM is so respected. Their parts I put right up there with OEM quality.
Thanks Luke, if I can get the car on a lift to show pics I will take some. I like the design and maybe I just have bad luck who knows. Not really much places to lube other than the ends
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Use to happend to me all the time. Then I got a bbk one and never had that problem again
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sic70stang
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Does this cable come in close proximity to heat? Do you have longtubes on the 66?
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I'm not sure if BBK makes one for this kit but I'll look into it. Although I doubt it.
Ecoboostin, yea I do have long tubes and it does have a heatwrap on the cable. The cable doesn't touch the headers but gets close.. I have to take pics to show it better.
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Go hydraulic ![[Whoo Whooooo!]](graemlins/woowoo.gif)
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Go hydraulic
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sic70stang
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I'm running the modern driveline kit also. Have not had any issues yet but reading this makes me want to check mine out. Does the cable still slide Freely back and forth?
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I'm running the modern driveline kit also. Have not had any issues yet but reading this makes me want to check mine out. Does the cable still slide Freely back and forth?
It was fine before. And this flows freely too but I got it in and adjusted Saturday night to wake up on Sunday to the clutch pedal going to the floor. I'll get under there today and snap some pics. How does your pedal feel?
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I used to have this problem in my fox when I was running a three hook quadrant. I then realized every time I kicked the clutch in, the quadrant wouldn't move straight. Causing a lot of stress on the cable and sometimes making the cable fall slightly out of the quadrant. Which ended up ripping my cable.
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sic70stang
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Originally posted by ECOboostin:
I'm running the modern driveline kit also. Have not had any issues yet but reading this makes me want to check mine out. Does the cable still slide Freely back and forth?
It was fine before. And this flows freely too but I got it in and adjusted Saturday night to wake up on Sunday to the clutch pedal going to the floor. I'll get under there today and snap some pics. How does your pedal feel?
Ehh it's not smooth really. Kinda stiff on the pedal. I'm running a spec state 3 not sure if that's why. How much are they charging on the replacement cables?
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I had one completely snap off while I was driving kuz it was already at the end of its life when I bought the car. It was so hard it would like lift me off the seat every shift. Then I replaced it with a cheap one from autozone N it felt nice N smooth but it burned out my clutch pretty bad so I decided to throw on a UPR one N it's worked great so far.
BTW I abuse the shit out of them when I bang gears.
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Originally posted by 66_5.0:
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Originally posted by ECOboostin:
I'm running the modern driveline kit also. Have not had any issues yet but reading this makes me want to check mine out. Does the cable still slide Freely back and forth?
It was fine before. And this flows freely too but I got it in and adjusted Saturday night to wake up on Sunday to the clutch pedal going to the floor. I'll get under there today and snap some pics. How does your pedal feel?
Ehh it's not smooth really. Kinda stiff on the pedal. I'm running a spec state 3 not sure if that's why. How much are they charging on the replacement cables?
Yea well mine was a lot more stiff compared to other peoples cars, the few people that have driven it said it was extremely hard. I heard that upgraded clutches can cause it to be like that. Oh man since this is the ONE company that makes this kit...the replacement cable was $182!
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sic70stang
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holy crap!!!! i had no idea it was that expensive.
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^ If the housing is ok you could buy replacement cable an re attach that pice on the rear. That material can be bought at a few different places..... Good luck. Hope you get it all sorted out.......
Can oh pos up some pics so we can see if there's something binding? One of us might catch something your missing. ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
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166 Merlo
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Maybe i missed it but are u still running a stock bellhousing?
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I got a McLeod Hydo Kit for sale
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Yea the trans was rebuilt to stock specs and was pulled from a '93 fox. I figured out the problem now. See how these metal plates are bent forward.. I should've put them on the other side of (don't know what its called) because it would give it strength.
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