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Old Apr 6, 2008 | 02:25 PM
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Ok so my clutch only engages right off the floor. I've adjusted the crap outta the cable. What do I need so the clutch grabs higher up?
Old Apr 6, 2008 | 02:31 PM
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do you have a firewall adjuster
Old Apr 6, 2008 | 02:34 PM
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I used my firewall adjuster to get right height.........if cable is old.. it may have stretched?? is clutch new also??
Old Apr 6, 2008 | 03:46 PM
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I do have a firewall adjuster but it's not installed. The clutch is a King Cobra and it's about 6-7 months.
Old Apr 6, 2008 | 03:49 PM
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So how are you adjusting it?
Old Apr 6, 2008 | 03:51 PM
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The cable was also replaced along with the clutch.
Old Apr 6, 2008 | 03:52 PM
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Same thing happened with me dude.I don't even think mine was releasing all the way....The pressure plate is so stiff on that thing it will stretch an old cable rather easily. Mine is all screwed up and I am in the process of putting in a new cable and firewall adjuster. I already have and aftermarket quadrant.....but I got a Steeda 3 piece kit for $100

If you have a new cable..... You may havea bent pedal. If it fully disengages and is at the max amount of adjustment..... it's either normal or you need the firewall adjuster.
Old Apr 6, 2008 | 03:52 PM
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So how are you adjusting it?
From the screw on the clutch fork. Was that not right?
Old Apr 6, 2008 | 03:55 PM
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Ahhhh, you bought an adjustable cable. So are you adjusting it the correct direction? How much toe play is there and do you still have the factory quadrant set up?
Old Apr 6, 2008 | 04:05 PM
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Yes I still have the factory quadrant. There's really not much play in the pedal at all.



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