brand new clutch is slipping
08-23-2010, 10:23 PM
#1
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brand new clutch is slipping
I replaced the clutch in my mustang with a sve mongoose this past weekend and so far as I can tell everything was allright with the clutch. I did not resurface the flywheel, but there where no grooves big or small. When i tested it out the clutch is slipping bad, especially in high gears. I have a firewall adjuster and a non adjustable cable and non adjustable quadrant. Ive messed with the firewall adjuster quite a bit, but maybe I just havent found that sweet spot? I hate to keep trying and wearing the clutch more. Is there a presice method of adjusting the firewall adjuster or is it trial and error. something else causing the slippage? thanks!
08-23-2010, 10:44 PM
#3
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Join Date: Feb 2010
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the flywheel was smooth as could be, had dark spots that cleaned up alot with tb cleaner. It should have been replaced no doubt, I made the mistake of trying to hurry up and get it done (not to say wasnt paying close attention to what I was doing).
08-23-2010, 11:14 PM
#4
D.R. THE PATHETIC DORK
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Location: West Virginia
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a fire wall adjuster does you no real good without using an aftermarket quadrant with which it is designed to be used with, it may be applying to much tension now, I'd go back to a stock set up = remove firewall adjuster and properly set the prawl on the stock quadrant or by meaning you have a non adjustable quadrant do you have an aftermarket currently and have the stock prawl removed???
08-24-2010, 12:43 PM
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pulled the inspection cover off and the fork was in the middle of the opening, so it was indeed way to close. the problem is now that when I try to disengage the clutch to put the car in gear, it will not go. I believe the next logical step is to get a new clutch cable and a stock adjustable quadrant and give that a try
08-24-2010, 03:20 PM
#8
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the correct thing to do is stop being a retard and listen to us.
You should be able to move your clutch fork should back and forth approxiately 1/4-1/2". Once you have that play established, you cable should be properly adjusted. If the clutch will not disengage, then its likely you either put the disc in wrong, or you installed the TOB wrong.
Instead of wasting money putting in MORE parts, get under there with a flash light and make sure you didnt **** up the install.
You should be able to move your clutch fork should back and forth approxiately 1/4-1/2". Once you have that play established, you cable should be properly adjusted. If the clutch will not disengage, then its likely you either put the disc in wrong, or you installed the TOB wrong.
Instead of wasting money putting in MORE parts, get under there with a flash light and make sure you didnt **** up the install.
08-24-2010, 09:54 PM
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M.A.D. Motorsports
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Indiana
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Congrats, you probably still haven't checked out what was suggested like a retard. Just because adder is being the as$hole he always doesn't mean he isn't right. It was just fine before and now you have a new setup and it slips...something went together wrong.