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Old 08-02-2008, 09:08 PM
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Default top pawl gear wont come off

it wont budge. im prying it so hard it bent my screwdriver.. and its only plastic lol

is there something else holding it on? the cotter pin is removed and the lower quadrant is out...

did i miss something? thanks
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Old 08-02-2008, 09:10 PM
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I did mine a few months ago and I don't remember it being all that hard..pulled the pin and tapped it off
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Old 08-02-2008, 09:39 PM
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not budging.. thing is cracked and wont even come off

looks like the big spring behind it has a coil going thru the cylinder looking part of the pawl on the left side

i put my finger on it and it was definitely metal
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Old 08-02-2008, 09:48 PM
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if it's already cracked break it off..with the metal quadrant you won't use the prawl anymore cause the firewall adjuster will do that job
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Old 08-02-2008, 09:52 PM
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i dont have a firewall adjuster

i got the summit kit with billet quadrant and adjustable cable

i didnt break it but got it off by prying the spring from inside the engine compartment and going back under the dash and dapping the pawl up it popped right off

can i buy a firewall adjuster and use it with my summit kit?
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Old 08-02-2008, 10:01 PM
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I would assume cause that's what'll allow you to set your pedal height and adjustment as well as the adjustable portion down on the fork
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Old 08-02-2008, 10:57 PM
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well i got everything installed and working great

BUT.. summit racing did f* me over because the firewall adjuster IS part of my kit

right on my work-order is part # SUM-700102 which is the firewall adjuster

they will be getting a phone call first thing in the morning..

started at about 9pm and its 12 am now.. so 3 hours isnt bad for first time without taking seat out and on the floor in my garage
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would have taken less time for you to drive to my house
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would have taken less time for you to drive to my house
haha. i didnt know you would install everyone's stuff for them.

any time i've put in a new quadrant i didnt have any trouble with them. pull the pins ans the spring and they come right off, takes a big 15-20 mins to pull out the old one and put in the new stuff, i havent bothered with a firewall adjuster, sure it's easier to adjust than getting under the car but it doesnt bother me. i may evantually go for one but i'm content with the quadrant and cable
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now that my car is all together... I need something to keep me busy
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