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10-30-2007, 12:46 AM

maiello2169

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Hard to put into gear

Hey everyone...I have a fairly new clutch(about two months old) and a ford racing adjustable clutch cable. I am having problems putting the car into gear, i pretty much have to force it into every one...I have the cable tightened pretty tight, and i dont want it to break...so I was just wondering if someone has any adjustment tips. By the way I have a '93 gt with a t-5. Thanks.

-Mike

10-30-2007, 04:49 AM

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RE: Hard to put into gear

Adjust it tighter before you ruin your syncros! The pedal is hitting the floor before the clutch is releasing from the flywheel. If that doesn't fix it, then you may need a new pilot bearing... or the syncros are already toast.

10-30-2007, 06:11 AM

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RE: Hard to put into gear

should have some play in the pedal

10-30-2007, 07:12 AM

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RE: Hard to put into gear

do you have the right fluid in it??? =atf dextron III

10-30-2007, 08:36 PM

maiello2169

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RE: Hard to put into gear

im hoping the syncros aren't shot....if so im lookin to rebuild. I guess I'll make it tighter. does anyone know a person the rebuilds tranny's in the bay area?

10-30-2007, 08:39 PM

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do you have the right fluid in it??? =atf dextron III

Fluid in the clutch? Hmmmmmm[sm=dontgetit.gif]

10-30-2007, 09:05 PM

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RE: Hard to put into gear

Maybe meant gear oil?

10-31-2007, 01:21 AM

maiello2169

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RE: Hard to put into gear

so i tightened the **** out of the cable, and apparently that was the problem. I just dont want to keep going through cables...hopefully this one will last a while.