Got a problem with my stang.

DAN-MAN · 10-26-2002, 09:21 PM

My car has something wrong with the clutch. It isn't completely disengaging. I can let off the clutch and give it some gas and it just sits there, struggling to pull itself along. I talked to a buddy of mine and he said that there is some kind of adjustment that you can do underneath the dash around where the clutch pedal is. Anybody ever heard of something like that? I would really appreciate some input as this is my only mode of transportation and I don't feel like driving the farm truck back and forth from college. Thanks again.

Daniel.

Crazy Horse GT · 10-26-2002, 10:02 PM

how old is your clutch? sounds like it's fried , on the newer stang's i think you have to push the pedal in a few times, not sure, i have an auto.

DAN-MAN · 10-26-2002, 10:07 PM

It isn't to my knowledge. The guy that sold me the car said it had some kind of competition clutch in it, but I think that he might have been fibbing a little. The pedal is extrememly stiff. I can pump it a few times and it's a little better, but not much. My stepdad and I are going to look at it tommorow.

This is a little off subject, but the spark plug wires on it say 1995.

I'm thinking it's time to change them and the plugs.

Daniel.

Crazy Horse GT · 10-26-2002, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by DAN-MAN
It isn't to my knowledge. The guy that sold me the car said it had some kind of competition clutch in it, but I think that he might have been fibbing a little. The pedal is extrememly stiff. I can pump it a few times and it's a little better, but not much. My stepdad and I are going to look at it tommorow.

This is a little off subject, but the spark plug wires on it say 1995. I'm thinking it's time to change them and the plugs.

Daniel.

yes i flipped out in 95 when i finally bought plug's for my f-150, the wires said 1987

, yeah i bought wires too lol.

429mustang · 10-26-2002, 10:20 PM

Look under the car on the drivers side by the front of the bell housing. Where the clutch cable connects to the fork, there might be and adjuster screw at the end of the cable if the previous owner replaced it with an aftermarket cable. If not, the clutch is probably just smoked. If theres an adjuster, try loosening it a little to let some slack out of the cable, just make sure you don't loosen it too much. When I got my car, the cable had too much slack, I did a burnout up a hill and when I was taking off the clutchpedal swung back a little and the cable came unhooked. My friends and I pushed it for at least a mile, then I costed down a small hill to get it moving and drove it home carefully without a clutch. I didn't know too much about cars, so I thought the clutch went out at the time, but got it fixed that night.

The Fireman · 10-26-2002, 10:51 PM

No I don't have a problem with your stang.

Sorry I couldn't resist.

DAN-MAN · 10-26-2002, 10:58 PM

Quote:

originally posted by the fireman
No I don't have a problem with your stang.

Sorry I couldn't resist.

CHEAPSKATE!!

Daniel.

The Fireman · 10-26-2002, 11:47 PM

Ah hey come on I said I was sorry. He he he!!

MidNiteBlu 5.0 · 10-26-2002, 11:57 PM

lol when i fisrt bought my car i was having problems with it cutting out when it got wet. I looked at the wires and they said 1989 on em

So i immediately placed an order with Summit for some 9mm Ford racing wires and new cap and rotor

DAN-MAN · 10-27-2002, 12:13 PM

Well, my stepdad and I just checked out the car and it's going to need a new clutch. Argh!!!!!!!!! I'm gonna go and check out prices on them tommorow and check with a mechanic to see if he can do it.

Daniel.

429mustang · 10-27-2002, 01:46 PM

I just replaced mine with a Ford Motorsports HD Clutch kit from Jeg's, it was only around $160 and came with the disk/pressure plate/throwout bearing. It grabs hard and the pedal isn't that stiff. It felt a little springy the first few days until the pressure plate broke in, but after that it's not very stiff. The King Cobra clutch is $199, the only difference is it has a softer pedal feel than the HD. If you don't already have one, I'd get an adjustable cable too.

10-27-2002, 02:18 PM

dan i hope that it all works out good and its just the clutch, its shitty to hear that it happened. i replaced my clutch and tranny last year, alot of work but well worth it to have some good new stuff. make sure you pick a good clutch and not a cheap one. i got a good heavy duty one in mine and it works very good with the pressure you can put on it.

-murray

10-26-2002, 09:21 PM	#1
DAN-MAN Confederate Cowboy Join Date: May 2002 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 546	Got a problem with my stang. My car has something wrong with the clutch. It isn't completely disengaging. I can let off the clutch and give it some gas and it just sits there, struggling to pull itself along. I talked to a buddy of mine and he said that there is some kind of adjustment that you can do underneath the dash around where the clutch pedal is. Anybody ever heard of something like that? I would really appreciate some input as this is my only mode of transportation and I don't feel like driving the farm truck back and forth from college. Thanks again. Daniel. __________________ DAN-MAN RHC MEMBER #25

10-26-2002, 10:02 PM	#2
Crazy Horse GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sale Creek, TN. C. S. A. Posts: 4,652	how old is your clutch? sounds like it's fried , on the newer stang's i think you have to push the pedal in a few times, not sure, i have an auto. __________________ 95 gt vert, lot's of stuff, it aint slow. 04 sonic blue v - six my beater 89 rs camaro iroc turbo hood, other stuff, my wifes ride 84 lx stang cammed up 289 hi po, etc 65 falcon, maybe by the year 2020. black 00gt, gone but never forgotten. R H C- member # 1 o.b.c. da prez- member # 1 if your under 40 dont ask. goodbye for now odie,r.i.p. 11-27-03

10-26-2002, 10:07 PM	#3
DAN-MAN Confederate Cowboy Join Date: May 2002 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 546	It isn't to my knowledge. The guy that sold me the car said it had some kind of competition clutch in it, but I think that he might have been fibbing a little. The pedal is extrememly stiff. I can pump it a few times and it's a little better, but not much. My stepdad and I are going to look at it tommorow. This is a little off subject, but the spark plug wires on it say 1995. I'm thinking it's time to change them and the plugs. Daniel. __________________ DAN-MAN RHC MEMBER #25

10-26-2002, 10:20 PM	#5
429mustang Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: westerville, OH USA Posts: 618	Look under the car on the drivers side by the front of the bell housing. Where the clutch cable connects to the fork, there might be and adjuster screw at the end of the cable if the previous owner replaced it with an aftermarket cable. If not, the clutch is probably just smoked. If theres an adjuster, try loosening it a little to let some slack out of the cable, just make sure you don't loosen it too much. When I got my car, the cable had too much slack, I did a burnout up a hill and when I was taking off the clutchpedal swung back a little and the cable came unhooked. My friends and I pushed it for at least a mile, then I costed down a small hill to get it moving and drove it home carefully without a clutch. I didn't know too much about cars, so I thought the clutch went out at the time, but got it fixed that night. __________________ 1990 Notchback: BBK Ceramic Coated Full length headers, Dr. Gas 3"- 2 1/2" x-pipe, Flowmaster 40's/turndowns.

10-26-2002, 10:51 PM	#6
The Fireman Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Ford Country which is in Virginia Posts: 287	No I don't have a problem with your stang. Sorry I couldn't resist. __________________ "Gripping the wheel his knuckles went white with desire. The wheels of his Mustang exploding onto the highway like a slug from a 45." The car that should've got crused.

10-26-2002, 11:47 PM	#8
The Fireman Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Ford Country which is in Virginia Posts: 287	Ah hey come on I said I was sorry. He he he!! __________________ "Gripping the wheel his knuckles went white with desire. The wheels of his Mustang exploding onto the highway like a slug from a 45." The car that should've got crused.

10-26-2002, 11:57 PM	#9
MidNiteBlu 5.0 I got something to say Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,557	lol when i fisrt bought my car i was having problems with it cutting out when it got wet. I looked at the wires and they said 1989 on em So i immediately placed an order with Summit for some 9mm Ford racing wires and new cap and rotor __________________ 91 LX Hatch 5.0 - made for the twisties 89 LX Hatchback 5.0 5spd. stolen/stripped 4/7/05 http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/...splay.cgi?3494 1987 Toyota Pickup Ricer Haters Club Member #33 Want a custom gauge cluster for your Vintage Mustang? www.jmeenterprises.com

10-27-2002, 12:13 PM	#10
DAN-MAN Confederate Cowboy Join Date: May 2002 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 546	Well, my stepdad and I just checked out the car and it's going to need a new clutch. Argh!!!!!!!!! I'm gonna go and check out prices on them tommorow and check with a mechanic to see if he can do it. Daniel. __________________ DAN-MAN RHC MEMBER #25

10-27-2002, 01:46 PM	#11
429mustang Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: westerville, OH USA Posts: 618	I just replaced mine with a Ford Motorsports HD Clutch kit from Jeg's, it was only around $160 and came with the disk/pressure plate/throwout bearing. It grabs hard and the pedal isn't that stiff. It felt a little springy the first few days until the pressure plate broke in, but after that it's not very stiff. The King Cobra clutch is $199, the only difference is it has a softer pedal feel than the HD. If you don't already have one, I'd get an adjustable cable too. __________________ 1990 Notchback: BBK Ceramic Coated Full length headers, Dr. Gas 3"- 2 1/2" x-pipe, Flowmaster 40's/turndowns.

10-27-2002, 02:18 PM	#12
digital3.3 Guest Posts: n/a	dan i hope that it all works out good and its just the clutch, its shitty to hear that it happened. i replaced my clutch and tranny last year, alot of work but well worth it to have some good new stuff. make sure you pick a good clutch and not a cheap one. i got a good heavy duty one in mine and it works very good with the pressure you can put on it. -murray

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