Problem getting it into gear

Rebel79 · 03-27-2002, 11:28 PM

Today after about an hour worth of city driving I stopped the car, put it in neutral, and after a min I pushed in the clutch and tried to shift into first gear. However I could not get it in, and 2nd was the same way. I lifted my foot of the clutch and tried it again but no use. I had to shut off the car and get it into gear before starting it. I went a few feet down the road and tried it again and the same thing happened.

I currently have a Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch and pressure plate with a stock quadrant. The stock quadrant releases the clutch at the top of the pedal, its always been that way.

Can someone tell me if its the clutch or clutch quadrant or a way to check it?

exgmguy · 03-27-2002, 11:38 PM

OK, It's around 175.00 for the Powermaster kit, but would it be easy to swap in an alternator from an SN-95 car? And if that does work, what wire needs to be run?

Thanks,

Rob

stanger8172 · 03-28-2002, 12:28 AM

Sounds like your quadrant. I had the same problem and it disappeared when I got a Ford Racing quadrant with heavy duty cable.

USMC302 · 03-28-2002, 12:38 PM

It does sound like the quadrant but it could also be the result of a streched cable too, when you replace the quadrant replace the cable. Most of them come in a set anyway.

About that alternator, there will be some minor grinding to the current alternator bracket and you will have to cut one of the plugs off and splice the negative, and positve into the alternator, it will come with instructions too so I wouldn't worry, it's not that complicated. Just borrow or buy a dremel, it worked perfect for me.

Rebel79 · 03-28-2002, 06:13 PM

Thanks guys. How hard is the install for a 94-95?

5000cc · 03-29-2002, 02:51 PM

Give Promotion Powertrain a call,they are very knowledgeable and friendly # 954-771-5575

03-27-2002, 11:28 PM	#1
Rebel79 News Editor Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Concord, CA Posts: 2,101	Problem getting it into gear Today after about an hour worth of city driving I stopped the car, put it in neutral, and after a min I pushed in the clutch and tried to shift into first gear. However I could not get it in, and 2nd was the same way. I lifted my foot of the clutch and tried it again but no use. I had to shut off the car and get it into gear before starting it. I went a few feet down the road and tried it again and the same thing happened. I currently have a Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch and pressure plate with a stock quadrant. The stock quadrant releases the clutch at the top of the pedal, its always been that way. Can someone tell me if its the clutch or clutch quadrant or a way to check it? __________________ Scott Halihan, News Editor The MustangWorks Magazine 1994 Supercharged Mustang Cobra Rebel Racing. Home of Bay Area Mustangs

03-27-2002, 11:38 PM	#2
exgmguy Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Utica, Michigan Posts: 2,631	Alternator upgrade OK, It's around 175.00 for the Powermaster kit, but would it be easy to swap in an alternator from an SN-95 car? And if that does work, what wire needs to be run? Thanks, Rob

03-28-2002, 12:28 AM	#3
stanger8172 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Milwaukee,Wisconsin Posts: 380	Sounds like your quadrant. I had the same problem and it disappeared when I got a Ford Racing quadrant with heavy duty cable. __________________ '91 LX convertible , T-5, Centerforce Dual Friction, MSD Blaster Coil, FR 9MM wires, 13* timing, 1.6rr, ported/polished/milled stock heads, 1.94/1.60 stainless valves, March Performance Pulleys, K&N panel, 1"spacer, BBK shorties, 2 1/2" off road H, Summit 2 1/2" catback

03-28-2002, 12:38 PM	#4
USMC302 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Gallatin, Tn Posts: 1,326	It does sound like the quadrant but it could also be the result of a streched cable too, when you replace the quadrant replace the cable. Most of them come in a set anyway. About that alternator, there will be some minor grinding to the current alternator bracket and you will have to cut one of the plugs off and splice the negative, and positve into the alternator, it will come with instructions too so I wouldn't worry, it's not that complicated. Just borrow or buy a dremel, it worked perfect for me. __________________

03-28-2002, 06:13 PM	#5
Rebel79 News Editor Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Concord, CA Posts: 2,101	Thanks guys. How hard is the install for a 94-95? __________________ Scott Halihan, News Editor The MustangWorks Magazine 1994 Supercharged Mustang Cobra Rebel Racing. Home of Bay Area Mustangs

03-29-2002, 02:51 PM	#6
5000cc Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Hialeah,Fl,USA Posts: 57	Give Promotion Powertrain a call,they are very knowledgeable and friendly # 954-771-5575 __________________ 93 Lx coupe,125 shots wet system,BBK headers,pully,ported performer intake,24 lbs,short belt,Headman x pipe,mac catback,upr blue thunder shifter,73 mm mass air,k&n panel filter,king cobra cluth, aluminum driveshaft, 4.10 gears, cobra tranny, welds 15/6 on front and 15/10 rear.

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