Possible pressure plate or throw out bearing problem?
08-30-2009, 07:15 PM
#11
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should be threaded at the clutch fork. just tighten the nut till the car starts moving about half way up the stroke.a new cable is a good idea.a 20 year old cable is not.if your going to keep a 5 speed , summit and jegs have a kit that is perfect.
http://www.jegs.com/p/JEGS/JEGS-Adju...55245/10002/-1
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/BBK-15055/
http://www.jegs.com/p/JEGS/JEGS-Adju...55245/10002/-1
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/BBK-15055/
08-30-2009, 07:18 PM
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Yeah. I went and drove my friend's 87' Mustang over the weekend and he was showing me his adjuster thingie. Just crossing my fingers hoping there's a way to adjust it otherwise. He said there is, and he might be able to help me with it sometime this week. Unfortunately this car is my DD and my only way to and from work.
If the cable does need to be replaced, how much do they run, and what is a good brand to get?
If the cable does need to be replaced, how much do they run, and what is a good brand to get?
08-30-2009, 08:50 PM
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should be threaded at the clutch fork. just tighten the nut till the car starts moving about half way up the stroke.a new cable is a good idea.a 20 year old cable is not.if your going to keep a 5 speed , summit and jegs have a kit that is perfect.
http://www.jegs.com/p/JEGS/JEGS-Adju...55245/10002/-1
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/BBK-15055/
http://www.jegs.com/p/JEGS/JEGS-Adju...55245/10002/-1
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/BBK-15055/
Edit: http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...p:OrderItemAdd That one, I mean.
Last edited by Mattalicious; 08-30-2009 at 09:25 PM.
08-30-2009, 11:34 PM
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Think the Kit with the replacement clutch cable, finger grip firewall adjuster, quick release quadrant, and clutch fork would be the best deal? Won't be able to get it for 2-3 weeks, but I'll bookmark the page for when the time comes.
Edit: http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...p:OrderItemAdd That one, I mean.
Edit: http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...p:OrderItemAdd That one, I mean.
08-31-2009, 11:00 AM
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09-04-2009, 09:07 PM
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09-05-2009, 03:17 AM
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Ah. I'm sorry you had to go through all of that. I got lucky and after adjusting the nut at the Clutch Fork, it's shifting with ease. Still time for a new cable though.
Now, a LOT of pressure is needed to push the clutch down. What could that problem be? I'd like it to be nice and smooth.
Now, a LOT of pressure is needed to push the clutch down. What could that problem be? I'd like it to be nice and smooth.