Phil_abc

Hi,
I have a problem on my 87 GT.
My car is moving when is start the engine andthe gears are hard to put in when the engine is running.</P>


I ajusted the clutch using the self-ajuster on the quadrant... That
wasn't enough, but it helped a bit. I then bought a Steeda firewall
clutch adjuster.
http://www.steeda.com/store/-catalog/cableadjuster.htm
That thing worked great for a while but now I am having the
same problem. </P>


I had the clutch &amp; pressure plate replaced in june, but I started
having the problem before that.</P>


I have had the car for 10 years now and never changed the cable. Any idea what I should look for ?</P>


Thanks</P>

vfast

put in a new clutch cable..also check the pedal switch. did you replace the clutch fork??

vfast

you need a adjustable quad...I have one a 3 hook

Phil_abc

Thanks for the info.. I have 2 more questions</P>


Does the adjustable quad do the same job as the firewall adjuster ?I had to replace the quad 2 years ago because the plasticgears were worn out. Since I did not know there were ajustable ones, I bought a stock one ford the dealer...</P>


Is it possiblefor the clutch fork to bend over the years ? I previously had a centerforce clutch and it was very stiff.</P>


<FONT size=2>Thanks in advance !</FONT></P>

vfast

it's possible....the firewall adjuster lets you make fine adjustment....the stock quad is plastic..the clutch being so still took out your quad most likely</P>


the 3 hook quad lets you make big adjustments but it's not prone to break and leave you stranded like the plastic one</P>

Buzzstang

true. the cable needs to be replaced as does the clutch fork. also it would not hurt to replace the ball that the clutch for rest on. the quadrant is a life saver and vfast has a heck of a deal on it.

vfast

buzz...why thank you..you still looking for that discount*L*</P>


why they put those plastic piece in there is beyond me</P>

Buzzstang

with the aluminum quad you will bend the clutch pedal before you break anything else.

Phil_abc

Thank you all for the good info !