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Posted by POONSTANG (Member # 79) on :
 
Installed a clutch almost a month ago..about 3 weeks I think...when the car is cold it shifts fine..when I drive the car for about 20 min and it warms up, it is a mother to try and shift..The clutch pedal is very firm and sometimes I have to double pump the clutch pedal to get it to go into gear. It never really grinds going into gear but it is evidant that I am forcing it because of the harshness and the jolt I am giving it. Could it be just the cable giving out and I need a heavy duty cable and quadrant?? But if that is the case then why does it only do it when the car warms up? It acts like the clutch isn't engaging all the way though..I don't know so that is why im askin. Thanks to all...Oh I went from a King Cobra to a Ram 900 series and the Cobra blew out from a 2nd to 3rd up shift, if that has anything to do with it. Thanks
 
Posted by LAST302 (Member # 808) on :
 
Does the car have an adjustable clutch cable in it? Aftermarket cluches require adjustments unlike the factory clutches. Also, check the rubber boot that the cable runs through at the firewall. I had the same problem as you are describing cause the boot was worn out and when it got warm it got softer. When the boot is warm and worn it will move in and out as the clutch is pressed in. This will not allow full engagement or disengagement. Check that first, just have someone push in the clutch as you look at the rubber boot on the firewall. If that boot moves more than an 1/8 to 1/4 inch at the most there is the problem. If you run the car like this your clutch will always be a little bit engaged and you will burn it up. I know because I burned up mine. If that is not the problem post again and we will go from there.
 
Posted by POONSTANG (Member # 79) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by LAST302:
Does the car have an adjustable clutch cable in it? Aftermarket cluches require adjustments unlike the factory clutches. Also, check the rubber boot that the cable runs through at the firewall. I had the same problem as you are describing cause the boot was worn out and when it got warm it got softer. When the boot is warm and worn it will move in and out as the clutch is pressed in. This will not allow full engagement or disengagement. Check that first, just have someone push in the clutch as you look at the rubber boot on the firewall. If that boot moves more than an 1/8 to 1/4 inch at the most there is the problem. If you run the car like this your clutch will always be a little bit engaged and you will burn it up. I know because I burned up mine. If that is not the problem post again and we will go from there.
Thanks Last302..the cable and quadrant are stock..and I will be replacing them both with an aftermarket adjustable one tonight. I hope this fixes the prob, but i'll try this first..thanks again. [Smile]
 
Posted by LAST302 (Member # 808) on :
 
You ever get your car straightened out?
 
Posted by POONSTANG (Member # 79) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by LAST302:
You ever get your car straightened out?
Just got the new cable today..probably put it in tomorrow or Wed night... [Roll Eyes]
 
Posted by Holmes88GT (Member # 1096) on :
 
possible that the back of your intake is leaking oil down into the clutch quad thats what mine is doing right now its cool when its cold but after drive for awhile its hella hard to shift.
 
Posted by POONSTANG (Member # 79) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Holmes88GT:
possible that the back of your intake is leaking oil down into the clutch quad thats what mine is doing right now its cool when its cold but after drive for awhile its hella hard to shift.
Is the cable not engaging the clutch all the way or ??????
 
Posted by LAST302 (Member # 808) on :
 
I know it may sound stupid but I am not stupid and I did it the first time I put a new cable in. Be sure that the cable is connected right at the transmission. There are a couple of ways that look right but there is only one way that is right. Check it out because otherwise the clutch will not engage right. One way to tell is if this new cable is adjusted all the way in or out. If it is chances are that you did not install it right. Post if there is still a problem and we will work it out.
 
Posted by POONSTANG (Member # 79) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by LAST302:
I know it may sound stupid but I am not stupid and I did it the first time I put a new cable in. Be sure that the cable is connected right at the transmission. There are a couple of ways that look right but there is only one way that is right. Check it out because otherwise the clutch will not engage right. One way to tell is if this new cable is adjusted all the way in or out. If it is chances are that you did not install it right. Post if there is still a problem and we will work it out.
Thanks 302..im driving the woman's car and going to do mine Friday night..hope this does it. [patriot]
 
Posted by POONSTANG (Member # 79) on :
 
I put the new cable and quadrant in...it still does the same thing...anyone with any ideas...??? God this is going to be expensive isn't it??? [Frown]
 




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