clutch adjustment?

stng87 · 07-08-2001, 02:02 AM

I have the t5z 5 speed with a performance clutch, hurst shifter and adjustable cable and quadrant. I love the setup but there is one problem. I cant put it in first without either first without grinding unless I either 1. first put it into another gear to stop the main shaftor
2. have the car off. its the only gear that does this and the cable adjustment is maxed out. I like to go from say 4th to 3rd to hwlp with the slowing down chores, and all downshifts work with the exception of the 2nd down to 1st shift which will grind if I am still rolling. Why the heck is this? I know first has a syncro, but it acts just like reverse.

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1987 black with t-tops. Cobra intake, 1.7 cobra crane rollers, gt40p's, bbk shorties, off road h-pipe, adj. FPR, Tremec t-5z, 65mm TB, 4.10's, adj cable, 155lph fuel pump, Ram clutch kit,
275-60-15 BFG TA's on Welds, Hurts shifter,Former AOD Semper Fi

jimberg · 07-08-2001, 10:40 AM

It's normal not to be able to shift to 1st while rolling. Downshifting like that is a bad idea anyway. Use your brakes. Pads are cheaper to replace than your transmission.

If you're out of adjustment room on your cable it is time to replace your clutch.

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351W 89 Mustang GT Convertible

stng87 · 07-08-2001, 11:29 AM

probably not. clutch is new.

jimberg · 07-08-2001, 11:53 AM

What do you mean when you say your cable is maxed out on adjustment? You can't loosen it any more?

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351W 89 Mustang GT Convertible

dinomite · 07-08-2001, 12:28 PM

the clutch cable has probably stretched.

downshifting to first is not a good idea.

TJR · 07-08-2001, 02:13 PM

Chris- Does your car feel a lot quicker now that it is stick?

Also, did you ever get my email? Just checking to see if I had the right email address.

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1989 lx notch
89,000 miles
bolt-ons,stock heads/cam
60'- 2.07, 8.90@78, 13.93@99

07-08-2001, 02:02 AM	#1
stng87 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: southern california Posts: 329	clutch adjustment? I have the t5z 5 speed with a performance clutch, hurst shifter and adjustable cable and quadrant. I love the setup but there is one problem. I cant put it in first without either first without grinding unless I either 1. first put it into another gear to stop the main shaftor 2. have the car off. its the only gear that does this and the cable adjustment is maxed out. I like to go from say 4th to 3rd to hwlp with the slowing down chores, and all downshifts work with the exception of the 2nd down to 1st shift which will grind if I am still rolling. Why the heck is this? I know first has a syncro, but it acts just like reverse. ------------------ 1987 black with t-tops. Cobra intake, 1.7 cobra crane rollers, gt40p's, bbk shorties, off road h-pipe, adj. FPR, Tremec t-5z, 65mm TB, 4.10's, adj cable, 155lph fuel pump, Ram clutch kit, 275-60-15 BFG TA's on Welds, Hurts shifter,Former AOD Semper Fi

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07-08-2001, 10:40 AM	#2
jimberg Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Rogers, MN Posts: 2,089	It's normal not to be able to shift to 1st while rolling. Downshifting like that is a bad idea anyway. Use your brakes. Pads are cheaper to replace than your transmission. If you're out of adjustment room on your cable it is time to replace your clutch. ------------------ 351W 89 Mustang GT Convertible

07-08-2001, 11:29 AM	#3
stng87 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: southern california Posts: 329	probably not. clutch is new.

07-08-2001, 11:53 AM	#4
jimberg Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Rogers, MN Posts: 2,089	What do you mean when you say your cable is maxed out on adjustment? You can't loosen it any more? ------------------ 351W 89 Mustang GT Convertible

07-08-2001, 12:28 PM	#5
dinomite The Dude Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 1,262	the clutch cable has probably stretched. downshifting to first is not a good idea.

07-08-2001, 02:13 PM	#6
TJR Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Bowling Green, OH Posts: 270	Chris- Does your car feel a lot quicker now that it is stick? Also, did you ever get my email? Just checking to see if I had the right email address. ------------------ 1989 lx notch 89,000 miles bolt-ons,stock heads/cam 60'- 2.07, 8.90@78, 13.93@99