HpOoRwSeEr

i test drove an 89 5.0 the other day and when i drove it the clutch seemed really difficult to push in, and actually getting the stick into first was a big hassle, any ideas what could cause this how it could be fixed?

88stangaruu

Tranny might be a fresh rebuild, was it? When i had my T5 rebuilt, it was pretty tough to shift into gears, everything was fresh and not worn, thats why.

Most 5.0 clutches are pretty hard compared to imports/suv's with hydraulic clutches.

88_5.0

it could have been an aftermarket clutch, seeing as how some can be pretty heavy compared to stock.

88stangaruu

like when i drive my 94 v-6 explorer, i sometimes think im pressing the gas pedal instead of the clutch because its so soft compared to my Mustang. Just the nature of the beast.

Twisted

Sounds like the clutch cable and/or clutch may be going.

Stiffclutch

Since i replaced the cable in my mustang it's like cutting butter so the first thing i say when someone tells me "my clutch is stiff" I say replace the clutch cable. oh and this is off topic but 88_5.0 what color is your mustang??

2 kwik

or a bent clutch fork

HpOoRwSeEr

eyy, thanks alot for the posts guys, ill look into it and be purchasing the car pretty soon, then ill actually have a reason to be involved with this forums sight, thanks again for the help and the friggin quick responses, just what i was looking for.

HpOoRwSeEr

i dont think its anything to do with the clutch itself due to the fact that the tranny was completely rebuilt 2 years ago, excluding the gear box (they just about last forever) any ideas on why getting the stick in first is reallly hard?

88stangaruu

Sounds like the clutch isnt wanting to let all the way out so the syncro's in the tranny arnt wanting to let you put it in gear to me. Kinda like trying to force it into gear with the tranny in neutral while the clutch is out, you know what i mean? That kinda feeling?