Steeda quadrant question

KiltedBanshees93GT · 03-21-2004, 04:03 PM

I just installed a new steeda quadrant. Once done, I noticed that with the quadrant on, and cotter pins installed, the quad itself is able to slide back and forth on the shafts. Is this normal? should I try to center it with the cable hole using washers? Or will the cable tension keep it centered?

Also, what is the correct routing path for the clutch cable? I dont think it was previously installed correctly, causing the bushing at the firewall to get badly distorted (and possibly contribute to my transmission problems

)

Any help is appreciated,
Thanks,
J

GhOsT6_9 · 03-21-2004, 05:17 PM

My UPR quadrant slides back an forth on the shaft, it works perfectly, the cable seems to aline it by itself. But I've heard of alot of people that use washers to line it up.

Lethal5Oh · 03-21-2004, 10:36 PM

You could try using washers, dont see why it wouldnt work. Heres what i did, Take your old quadrant and cut off the extensions coming off the side, cut it flush to the quad and use that. then you have a perfectly spaced quad.

KiltedBanshees93GT · 03-22-2004, 05:42 AM

Thanks guys, I may just try it the way it is and see how that works, especally since it was such a pain to get on in the first place. if that doesent work, I'll try the cutting off the spacer idea.

Any suggestions about the cable path?

J

tireburner163 · 03-22-2004, 04:15 PM

main doesn't have spacers or washer's and it's fine. I wouldn't worry about it.

-Josh, aka the tireburner

Dark_5.0 · 03-22-2004, 07:19 PM

My cable runs under the motor mount and to the left of the steering shaft if your are looking at the car from the front.

KiltedBanshees93GT · 03-24-2004, 12:34 PM

Thanks folks,
I'll let you know when she lives again

J

03-21-2004, 04:03 PM	#1
KiltedBanshees93GT Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Pigeon Forge Tn Posts: 611	Steeda quadrant question I just installed a new steeda quadrant. Once done, I noticed that with the quadrant on, and cotter pins installed, the quad itself is able to slide back and forth on the shafts. Is this normal? should I try to center it with the cable hole using washers? Or will the cable tension keep it centered? Also, what is the correct routing path for the clutch cable? I dont think it was previously installed correctly, causing the bushing at the firewall to get badly distorted (and possibly contribute to my transmission problems ) Any help is appreciated, Thanks, J __________________ ____________ '66 Mustang Coupe- AKA "Lenore" on disability for a (long) bit '93 GT Mostly stock AKA "Fawkes" Rice Haters Club Member #239 "I find your lack of faith...disturbing." "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats." H. L. Mencken

03-21-2004, 05:17 PM	#2
GhOsT6_9 Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ontario,Canada Posts: 233	My UPR quadrant slides back an forth on the shaft, it works perfectly, the cable seems to aline it by itself. But I've heard of alot of people that use washers to line it up. __________________ 1989 Mustang LX Notch 5.0L, T-5, 1969 351W heads, cut & welded stock plenum, F-303 cam, Mac 1 5/8 full length headers, Cat'd H-pipe, 3.73 gears, Underdrives, SSM lift bars, E-Fan, 3G Alt, Custom Chip, Autometer gauges, Weld Draglite wheels , M/T ET Street Radials Best 1/4: 13.33@101.53MPH

03-21-2004, 10:36 PM	#3
Lethal5Oh Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portage Posts: 239	You could try using washers, dont see why it wouldnt work. Heres what i did, Take your old quadrant and cut off the extensions coming off the side, cut it flush to the quad and use that. then you have a perfectly spaced quad. __________________ '95 GT convert. K&N, C&L mass air meter, Performance distributors sreamin demon coil, dyna mod, live wires, king cobra clutch, flowmaster american thunder exhaust, UPR billet adjustable shift handle, Crane Cams Fireball HI-6 box,underdrive pullies, 255lph fuel pump, UPr short throw shifter, caster camber plates, 03 cobra lower A arms, bullit suspension, cobra front brakes

03-22-2004, 05:42 AM	#4
KiltedBanshees93GT Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Pigeon Forge Tn Posts: 611	Thanks guys, I may just try it the way it is and see how that works, especally since it was such a pain to get on in the first place. if that doesent work, I'll try the cutting off the spacer idea. Any suggestions about the cable path? J __________________ ____________ '66 Mustang Coupe- AKA "Lenore" on disability for a (long) bit '93 GT Mostly stock AKA "Fawkes" Rice Haters Club Member #239 "I find your lack of faith...disturbing." "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats." H. L. Mencken

03-22-2004, 04:15 PM	#5
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	main doesn't have spacers or washer's and it's fine. I wouldn't worry about it. -Josh, aka the tireburner __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

03-22-2004, 07:19 PM	#6
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	My cable runs under the motor mount and to the left of the steering shaft if your are looking at the car from the front. __________________ 92' LX-Big brakes, Lots and lots of suspension, GT40X heads, Ported cobra intake, stock cam, Vortech SC trim. 00' Lightning-Stock 88'CRX-13 second ego killer

03-24-2004, 12:34 PM	#7
KiltedBanshees93GT Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Pigeon Forge Tn Posts: 611	Thanks folks, I'll let you know when she lives again J __________________ ____________ '66 Mustang Coupe- AKA "Lenore" on disability for a (long) bit '93 GT Mostly stock AKA "Fawkes" Rice Haters Club Member #239 "I find your lack of faith...disturbing." "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats." H. L. Mencken

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