Got tranny in, how do i loosen new clutch?

Agent_4573 · 05-31-2002, 10:24 PM

Okay, so the rebuilt tranny is in and everythingelse is back together. While the tranny was out, i decided to put in a new clutch. Well the new clutch is a lot thicker than the one i took out, and theres so much tension in the cable. How do I loosen the clutch cable to the right tension? Is there a rachet thing on the pedal, or behind the firewall somewhere?? If i get this adjusted and put tranny fluid in, I'm all set to go. BTW, ATF goes in t-5 manuals right? When i took the shifter cover off, its looked like ATF in there, justwanna make sure im putting in the right stuff. thanks guys.

andy669 · 05-31-2002, 11:17 PM

Correct on the ATF.

Try pulling the clutch pedal towards you with your hand. Then depress it a couple times and it should self adjust.

andy

05-31-2002, 10:24 PM	#1
Agent_4573 Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 375	Got tranny in, how do i loosen new clutch? Okay, so the rebuilt tranny is in and everythingelse is back together. While the tranny was out, i decided to put in a new clutch. Well the new clutch is a lot thicker than the one i took out, and theres so much tension in the cable. How do I loosen the clutch cable to the right tension? Is there a rachet thing on the pedal, or behind the firewall somewhere?? If i get this adjusted and put tranny fluid in, I'm all set to go. BTW, ATF goes in t-5 manuals right? When i took the shifter cover off, its looked like ATF in there, justwanna make sure im putting in the right stuff. thanks guys. __________________ '89 LX 5.0, off-road h pipe, flowmaster muffs, underdrive pulleys, rebuilt WC T-5, King Cobra Clutch, 65mm throttle body, Explorer Upper/GT40 lower, Lakewood Rear Lift Bars. 76mm C&L Mass air w/ inlet pipe, Twisted wedge heads w/ stage 2 port,polish, MAC equal length shorties, Billet AFPR, 255LPH fuel pump, fresh low end w/ 10.5:1 compression. If anyone ever wants to go to Raceway Park in Englishtown New Jersey, give me a shout. RICER HATERS CLUB MEMBER 87! www.ricehatersclub.com

05-31-2002, 11:17 PM	#2
andy669 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Moline Il Posts: 901	Correct on the ATF. Try pulling the clutch pedal towards you with your hand. Then depress it a couple times and it should self adjust. andy __________________ 88 coupe 91 LX NMRA Pure Street 5120

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