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Posted by Scoobysnack (Member # 6721) on :
 
Ok I changed my clutch cable today everything was working well. I made it about 20 miles and was at a stop light. My clutch cable just snapped..the old cable I took off was snapped in the same place near the bell housing. Any ideas on what could be wrong? Do I need to get an adjustable quadrant? Thank you
 
Posted by F8LSN8K (Member # 7080) on :
 
what kinda clutch u have?
 
Posted by Scoobysnack (Member # 6721) on :
 
To be honest I don't know. I just picked the car up not to long ago. It was shifting fine with the exception of 5th at high rpms it was hard to get into 5th before and after I changed the cable. All other gears are fine and there is no slipping. Thank you
 
Posted by F8LSN8K (Member # 7080) on :
 
try getting a adjustable cable, firewall adjuster, and quadrant see if it help....cable u got might me too short or somethin. iono
 
Posted by Scoobysnack (Member # 6721) on :
 
Ok ty will try in the morning.
 
Posted by Trunkster (Member # 6598) on :
 
Do not buy an adjustable cable, they are all garbage, buy one from Maximum Motorsports a Firewall Adjuster and a Quadrant.
 
Posted by SHORTSHIFTER89 (Member # 7810) on :
 
i just bought a adjustable cable fire wall from my boy brand new from motorsport and it works great before that i had a normal clutch carble in there and man getting it into first and second was not easy. but now it works like a champ. so yeah motorsport is the way to go.
 
Posted by Notch1320 (Member # 2647) on :
 
Trunkster is right... any cable besides af OEM Ford cable is garbage compared to the ones you get from Ford. Some times, you have to run the adj. cable depending on your combo, but if your not running some crazy clutch set-up, spend the extra money and buy one Ford cable vs. some other POS that will eventually fail.

Just my 2 cents.
 
Posted by 92stangLX (Member # 3252) on :
 
Sounds like the cable is too tight.
 
Posted by Scoobysnack (Member # 6721) on :
 
is this the part you are referring to?

Clutch Cable, Quadrant, and Firewall Adjuster Package
Clutch Cable, Quadrant, and Firewall Adjuster Package
[click for larger image]
$125.87
Part #: MMCP-51
Manufacturer: Maximum Motorsports
 
Posted by Notch1320 (Member # 2647) on :
 
Cal MM, and ask for Jason. He will be able to assist you with what you need.
 
Posted by F8LSN8K (Member # 7080) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Scoobysnack:
is this the part you are referring to?

Clutch Cable, Quadrant, and Firewall Adjuster Package
Clutch Cable, Quadrant, and Firewall Adjuster Package
[click for larger image]
$125.87
Part #: MMCP-51
Manufacturer: Maximum Motorsports
yup....i bought that kit, but awaiting install [Frown]
 
Posted by Scoobysnack (Member # 6721) on :
 
lol I've already wasted money on 2 cheap cables. I guess 3x's a charm [Smile]
 
Posted by Scoobysnack (Member # 6721) on :
 
Thanks worked like a charm..... [Big Grin]
 
Posted by F8LSN8K (Member # 7080) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Scoobysnack:
Thanks worked like a charm..... [Big Grin]
what u do? what u exactly u put in?
 
Posted by Scoobysnack (Member # 6721) on :
 
I put in a aluminum quadrant and adjustable cable. I figured it's not to hard to crawl up under the car to adjust it if I have to. As of right now it works perfect.
 
Posted by F8LSN8K (Member # 7080) on :
 
brand?
 
Posted by Scoobysnack (Member # 6721) on :
 
To be honest I don't know......I got it at at NAPA and on the instruction sheet it said ZOOM. It's like this one here http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Zoom-48127-Clutch-Cable-Quadrant-Ford-Mustang-Each_W0QQitemZ320143126802QQcmdZViewItem

[ August 18, 2007, 09:05 PM: Message edited by: Scoobysnack ]
 
Posted by F8LSN8K (Member # 7080) on :
 
oh ok
 




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