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Adjustable Clutch Cable HELP!!!!

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Old 07-07-2005, 01:17 PM
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Im still having problems with my clutch cable i have it adjusted to the right height for it to engage but now the pedal is hard as crap to push in. how do i fix this? I also have another question about routing the cable im guessing i have it not in the right spot if i keep on having these problems. i have the cable routed from the firwall to the mounting spot and then running it under the motor mount to the clutch fork. Is this right or do i have it routed the wrong way?
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Old 07-07-2005, 02:50 PM
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It should be routed between the oil pan and the k-member.
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Old 07-07-2005, 03:23 PM
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thats where i have it so why is it binding on me then
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Old 07-07-2005, 03:27 PM
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do you have slack in your pedal
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Old 07-07-2005, 03:37 PM
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not much i have the clutch engaging and the brake pedal height
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Old 07-07-2005, 03:37 PM
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it hard all the time i cant tell if i do have slack or not
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Old 07-07-2005, 03:39 PM
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you should be able to wiggle your pedal some. see what happens is if you don't have any slack in your cable when you mash the pedal down your going to engauge the fork fully before the pedal actually touches the floorboard. Continuing to put pressure on the pedal to make it hit the floor will fray and break your cable.
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Old 07-07-2005, 03:42 PM
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do i have the cable in the right spot? beside the master cylinder and under the motor mount to the clutch fork right? Im going to loosen the firewall adjuster all the way and undo the cable and the fork and redo the whole thing so just tell me step by step of what to do i just cant get it right
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Old 07-07-2005, 03:45 PM
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it doesnt matter where its routed as long as its not kinked, and that its mounted properly on both ends.
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Old 07-07-2005, 03:49 PM
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i will check for kinks and what do i do about the adjustment
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