clutch cable broke!
08-22-2008, 01:47 PM
#11
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WRONG WRONG WRONG!
bbk cables are thicker than stock cables and are better
the reason they snap is the firewall adjuster has a HUGE design flaw. take a look at the the inside you will see that the cable rubs directly on the aluminum and grinds it down, sharpening the adjuster and cutting the cable. use the cable WITHOUT the firewall adjuster and you will be fine
bbk cables are thicker than stock cables and are better
the reason they snap is the firewall adjuster has a HUGE design flaw. take a look at the the inside you will see that the cable rubs directly on the aluminum and grinds it down, sharpening the adjuster and cutting the cable. use the cable WITHOUT the firewall adjuster and you will be fine
08-22-2008, 05:34 PM
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Last edited by primetime5.0; 08-22-2008 at 05:36 PM.
08-22-2008, 05:44 PM
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one more bit of info
The photo below compares the construction of an aftermarket clutch cable (upper cable) and an OEM Ford cable (lower cable). Note that Ford utilizes a multi layer construction which helps prevent heat from affecting the sliding action of the inner cable or causing a compression failure of the outer housing, while still allowing the cable to be sufficiently flexible. While we have looked at the construction of many aftermarket cables, none have had a construction that can compare to the quality of the OEM Ford cables.
The photo below compares the construction of an aftermarket clutch cable (upper cable) and an OEM Ford cable (lower cable). Note that Ford utilizes a multi layer construction which helps prevent heat from affecting the sliding action of the inner cable or causing a compression failure of the outer housing, while still allowing the cable to be sufficiently flexible. While we have looked at the construction of many aftermarket cables, none have had a construction that can compare to the quality of the OEM Ford cables.
