clutch cable adjustment..

Green93notch · 10-14-2002, 12:00 PM

ok guys i just put it in (Steeda adjustable clutch cable) and i was wondering if you tighten the cable from underneith it will make the clutch catch lower on the pedal.? i have a steeda quadrant too thats installed. thanks guys.

Vinny

fiveohpatrol · 10-14-2002, 12:54 PM

the tighter the cable is, the more force there is on the pressure plate, allowing for the clutch to release sooner (wont have to push the pedal down as far)

but to answer yoru question, the tighter the cable is, the clutch will "catch" when the pedal is farther away from the floor

Green93notch · 10-14-2002, 12:58 PM

do you think ill need to worry about stretchin out the cable if i make it looser? so that way i dont have a ***** load of preasure on the preasure plate when i push the clutch all the way in? or do you think that i should just keep it to as soon as i push the clutch in it catches..??

fiveohpatrol · 10-14-2002, 01:08 PM

I like to have it where the clutch will grab with the pedal about halfway out.

The way I do it is to put the rear in the air and on jackstands. Then get the cable about as tight as it feels it should be. Then start the car, put it in gear and slowly let the pedal out. You'll be able to tell when it is fully engaged. Make adjustments as necessary. Then go for a drive. If it catches at the very top of the pedal, then the cable is too tight. If it catches at the very bottom then the cable isnt tight enough

Green93notch · 10-14-2002, 01:14 PM

cool deal, that means im there right now, but the pedal feels kinda flimsy as i 1st push it in the gets you could feel it grab about half way. but hey thanks for the info man.

10-14-2002, 12:00 PM	#1
Green93notch Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Poughkeepsie, NY Posts: 41	clutch cable adjustment.. ok guys i just put it in (Steeda adjustable clutch cable) and i was wondering if you tighten the cable from underneith it will make the clutch catch lower on the pedal.? i have a steeda quadrant too thats installed. thanks guys. Vinny __________________ 1993 5.0 mustang coupe cobra upper and lower intake, TFS TW Alum. heads, TF 1.6 Roller rockers, TF stage one cam, mac 70 mm T/B, 76 C&L Air meter, FMS 24lb in. steeda pullies, Tremec 3550, FMS 373 gears, FPR, white face gauges, pro 5.0 shifter, 3 chamber flowmasters, Offroad h-pipe, Mac headers, Centerfource cluch, steeda clutch quadrant and cable, saleen wing, walbro 155 fuel pump, Eibach lowering springs 1 7/8", M.U. Sub-frames. Track Times: Lebonon Valley: before heads/cam 13.76 @ 101.74 60ft - 2.24 after but before gears - 13.26 @106.66 with 2.166 60' EnglishTown before gears - 2.34 60ft - 13.35 @108.12 Etown after - 12.851 @108.19 2.000 60ft

10-14-2002, 12:54 PM	#2
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	the tighter the cable is, the more force there is on the pressure plate, allowing for the clutch to release sooner (wont have to push the pedal down as far) but to answer yoru question, the tighter the cable is, the clutch will "catch" when the pedal is farther away from the floor __________________ NMRA O/C 9516 NA pumpgas stickshift 347 10.65@125.6, 6.73@100, 1.41 60ft

10-14-2002, 12:58 PM	#3
Green93notch Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Poughkeepsie, NY Posts: 41	do you think ill need to worry about stretchin out the cable if i make it looser? so that way i dont have a ***** load of preasure on the preasure plate when i push the clutch all the way in? or do you think that i should just keep it to as soon as i push the clutch in it catches..?? __________________ 1993 5.0 mustang coupe cobra upper and lower intake, TFS TW Alum. heads, TF 1.6 Roller rockers, TF stage one cam, mac 70 mm T/B, 76 C&L Air meter, FMS 24lb in. steeda pullies, Tremec 3550, FMS 373 gears, FPR, white face gauges, pro 5.0 shifter, 3 chamber flowmasters, Offroad h-pipe, Mac headers, Centerfource cluch, steeda clutch quadrant and cable, saleen wing, walbro 155 fuel pump, Eibach lowering springs 1 7/8", M.U. Sub-frames. Track Times: Lebonon Valley: before heads/cam 13.76 @ 101.74 60ft - 2.24 after but before gears - 13.26 @106.66 with 2.166 60' EnglishTown before gears - 2.34 60ft - 13.35 @108.12 Etown after - 12.851 @108.19 2.000 60ft

10-14-2002, 01:08 PM	#4
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	I like to have it where the clutch will grab with the pedal about halfway out. The way I do it is to put the rear in the air and on jackstands. Then get the cable about as tight as it feels it should be. Then start the car, put it in gear and slowly let the pedal out. You'll be able to tell when it is fully engaged. Make adjustments as necessary. Then go for a drive. If it catches at the very top of the pedal, then the cable is too tight. If it catches at the very bottom then the cable isnt tight enough __________________ NMRA O/C 9516 NA pumpgas stickshift 347 10.65@125.6, 6.73@100, 1.41 60ft

10-14-2002, 01:14 PM	#5
Green93notch Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Poughkeepsie, NY Posts: 41	cool deal, that means im there right now, but the pedal feels kinda flimsy as i 1st push it in the gets you could feel it grab about half way. but hey thanks for the info man. __________________ 1993 5.0 mustang coupe cobra upper and lower intake, TFS TW Alum. heads, TF 1.6 Roller rockers, TF stage one cam, mac 70 mm T/B, 76 C&L Air meter, FMS 24lb in. steeda pullies, Tremec 3550, FMS 373 gears, FPR, white face gauges, pro 5.0 shifter, 3 chamber flowmasters, Offroad h-pipe, Mac headers, Centerfource cluch, steeda clutch quadrant and cable, saleen wing, walbro 155 fuel pump, Eibach lowering springs 1 7/8", M.U. Sub-frames. Track Times: Lebonon Valley: before heads/cam 13.76 @ 101.74 60ft - 2.24 after but before gears - 13.26 @106.66 with 2.166 60' EnglishTown before gears - 2.34 60ft - 13.35 @108.12 Etown after - 12.851 @108.19 2.000 60ft

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