I Think I Have Solved the Shifting Issue
05-15-2008, 09:52 AM
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I Think I Have Solved the Shifting Issue
So after doing some research I think I have found a solution to the sticking shift problem... From what I read it was recommended to get a clutch quadrant and firewall adjuster...Now looking at Steeda they have a couple of different quadrants to choose from a "Steeda Quick Release Clutch Quadrant" or "Steeda Double Hook Quadrant" any recommendations on which one I should go w/?
05-15-2008, 11:51 AM
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Yeah, the quick release requires a firewall mounted clutch adjuster, so I was going to get the adjuster w/ either one, but which one should I get? Does anyone have them on theirs?
05-15-2008, 12:20 PM
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RE: I Think I Have Solved the Shifting Issue
A couple notes on the adjustable firewall adapter. I had one, and was aluminum. Once the backing-nut is tightened after the cable has been adjusted, it can damage aluminum threads (just a little is all it takes). I adjusted it several times, as I found some time later, I had a bad cable that was fraying inside. When I replaced cable, the aluminum threads were so damaged, I was not able to adjust any longer as the threads were "locked" inside themating part. If you can get a steel adjuster, I recommend one.
I ended up yanking it out and beating it into submission with a hammer [:@][:@][:@][:@][:@][:@][:@][:@]I then, made a new non-adjustable firewall adapter, and was happy once again
Jazzer
I ended up yanking it out and beating it into submission with a hammer [:@][:@][:@][:@][:@][:@][:@][:@]I then, made a new non-adjustable firewall adapter, and was happy once again
Jazzer
05-15-2008, 02:44 PM
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RE: I Think I Have Solved the Shifting Issue
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Yeah, the quick release requires a firewall mounted clutch adjuster, so I was going to get the adjuster w/ either one, but which one should I get? Does anyone have them on theirs?
Yeah, the quick release requires a firewall mounted clutch adjuster, so I was going to get the adjuster w/ either one, but which one should I get? Does anyone have them on theirs?
05-15-2008, 02:49 PM
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RE: I Think I Have Solved the Shifting Issue
ORIGINAL: Jazzer The Cat
A couple notes on the adjustable firewall adapter. I had one, and was aluminum. Once the backing-nut is tightened after the cable has been adjusted, it can damage aluminum threads (just a little is all it takes). I adjusted it several times, as I found some time later, I had a bad cable that was fraying inside. When I replaced cable, the aluminum threads were so damaged, I was not able to adjust any longer as the threads were "locked" inside the mating part. If you can get a steel adjuster, I recommend one.
I ended up yanking it out and beating it into submission with a hammer [:@][:@][:@][:@][:@][:@][:@][:@] I then, made a new non-adjustable firewall adapter, and was happy once again
Jazzer
A couple notes on the adjustable firewall adapter. I had one, and was aluminum. Once the backing-nut is tightened after the cable has been adjusted, it can damage aluminum threads (just a little is all it takes). I adjusted it several times, as I found some time later, I had a bad cable that was fraying inside. When I replaced cable, the aluminum threads were so damaged, I was not able to adjust any longer as the threads were "locked" inside the mating part. If you can get a steel adjuster, I recommend one.
I ended up yanking it out and beating it into submission with a hammer [:@][:@][:@][:@][:@][:@][:@][:@] I then, made a new non-adjustable firewall adapter, and was happy once again
Jazzer
05-15-2008, 03:23 PM
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RE: I Think I Have Solved the Shifting Issue
Sounds good, Dilireus
Initially, I thought it was backing-out and allowing slack in the clutch cable. It took a while to figure out that thecable was fraying above the quadrant, and was "stretching" and adding slack. During that time, I adjusted the firewall adapter 4 or 5 times, and hence the damaged aluminum threads and ultimately the hammerenabling a morepermanent repair [8D]
Jazzer
Initially, I thought it was backing-out and allowing slack in the clutch cable. It took a while to figure out that thecable was fraying above the quadrant, and was "stretching" and adding slack. During that time, I adjusted the firewall adapter 4 or 5 times, and hence the damaged aluminum threads and ultimately the hammerenabling a morepermanent repair [8D]
Jazzer