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Posted by NEIGHT (Member # 8741) on :
 
So I just switched out my cheap autozone clutch cable for an adjustable one. I went from catching about 1-2" from the end of the pedal to about 2.5" from the ground. So my question is for the clutches sake is it better to catch closer to the floor or up high?
 
Posted by 90FoX (Member # 1974) on :
 
Up high is better. Most people don't fully depress the clutch when "banging" (mmmm banging...) gears. It'll be a bit easier on the trans imo....Although I like the way the car drives with it catching down low at the floor. Kinda user preference beyond what I've point out.

Btw you still hella slow? [burnout]
 
Posted by ed650 (Member # 9897) on :
 
I don't know if it affects your clutch but I think its better closer to the ground because when I had a 1985 the clutch was higher and when I had my car for sale everyone that came to test drive it burned the clutch because they weren't use to the clutch hooking up so high.
 
Posted by SLOWSN95 (Member # 8269) on :
 
Adjust your clutch cable to where there is ALMOST no slack with your foot off the pedal. Do not give it too much preload or you may get a slipping clutch
 
Posted by NEIGHT (Member # 8741) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by SLOWSN95:
Adjust your clutch cable to where there is ALMOST no slack with your foot off the pedal. Do not give it too much preload or you may get a slipping clutch
So closer to the top? Last time you said my clutch catches hella high [Confused]
 
Posted by SLOWSN95 (Member # 8269) on :
 
Not always a bad thing. Adjust the cable to where there is almost no preload. You get a firewall adjuster? That'd make life a million times easier
 
Posted by NEIGHT (Member # 8741) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by SLOWSN95:
Not always a bad thing. Adjust the cable to where there is almost no preload. You get a firewall adjuster? That'd make life a million times easier
Yeah I got a cable that adjusts from the fork N also a firewall adjuster. I don't think it's setup right kuz I seem to not get much response at all when I step on it.
 
Posted by SLOWSN95 (Member # 8269) on :
 
I can adjust it for you one of these days
 
Posted by nitrous_bob (Member # 77) on :
 
closer to the floor....just make sure it isnt partially engaged when fully pressed

it might not roll on the street...but in jack stands it could

1-1/2" off the floor is ideal
 
Posted by NEIGHT (Member # 8741) on :
 
Ok I'm gonna adjust it right now kuz it seems it has a little slack at the end.
 
Posted by NEIGHT (Member # 8741) on :
 
There I think I got it setup to the right spot.
 
Posted by S V T (Member # 11387) on :
 
ON MY 97 I RUN A QUADRANT ,FIREWALL ADJUSTER AND ADJUSTABLE CABLE, AND I JUST MESS WITH TH FIREWALL ADJUSTER TO TITEN OR LOOSEN
 
Posted by SydewayzStan (Member # 10217) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by nitrous_bob:
closer to the floor....just make sure it isnt partially engaged when fully pressed

it might not roll on the street...but in jack stands it could

1-1/2" off the floor is ideal
This.

If its set up this way you'll keep the TO bearing from touching the PP, your TO bearing will last a lot longer when it doesnt preload the PP. I set mine to engage about an inch off the floor, i have a firewall adjuster so when the cable stretches its very easy adjustments
 




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