Clutch Adjustment???

First_Run · 03-05-2002, 01:22 PM

How do you adjust the clutch on an 89 5.0??

mrbadong · 03-05-2002, 06:52 PM

im almost certain that a stock clutch is not adjustable.

306 BLUE GT · 03-05-2002, 09:35 PM

I think it might be in the manual. You're supposed to be able to pull the clutch pedal towards you until you hear a click. I don't think that it works well, if at all....I tried it, and it didn't do anything that I noticed. Get an adjustible clutch kit...with the firewall adjuster, cable, and quadrant...the stock setup sucks anyway.

drudis · 03-05-2002, 09:41 PM

Yes, the stock ones have an adjustment that is "automatic" that should move like tightening a zip-tie...

Get the Forte adjsutable (works with stock cable) and is very nice, for about $100.

First_Run · 03-06-2002, 08:51 AM

Thanks to all, for the response.

I guess I will have to get a new adjustable quad.

Thanks Again

03-05-2002, 01:22 PM	#1
First_Run Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 2	Clutch Adjustment??? How do you adjust the clutch on an 89 5.0??

03-05-2002, 06:52 PM	#2
mrbadong Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 8	im almost certain that a stock clutch is not adjustable. __________________ 1989 Red Mustang 5.0 LX Hatchback ENGINE AND DRIVETRAIN: Explorer Upper and Lower Intake, C & L 76mm Mass Air Meter, Aeromotive AFPR, 24lb Injectors, 155lph Fuel Pump, FRPP 65mm Throttle Body, Edelbrock 6037's, Crane Hardened Stock Length Pushrods, FRPP 1.6 Rockers, E303 Cam, FRPP Timing Chain, GDI 3-Row Radiator, BBK Shorty Headers, Pacesetter Off Road H-Pipe, Borla Pro-XS Stainless Mufflers, FRPP 3.55 Gears, KYB GR-2 Shocks and Struts, FRPP C Springs, 180* Thermostat, AOD to T5 Swap, B and M Ripper Shifter, FRPP Cobra Clutch, Summit Racing Adjustable Clutch Cable and Quadrant, FRPP Alum. Driveshaft, Race Systems Custom Burned Chip, Maier Racing 3" Cowl Hood, 17 x 9 Cobra R's, 245-45-17 (front), 275-40-17 (rear) TRACK TIMES: 14.485 @ 96.134 MPH (WHEN I HAD AN INTAKE, GEARS, AND AOD ONLY... HAVEN'T BEEN TO THE TRACK WITH MY CURRENT MODS BUT WILL POST TIMES AS SOON AS I DO)

03-05-2002, 09:35 PM	#3
306 BLUE GT Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 15	I think it might be in the manual. You're supposed to be able to pull the clutch pedal towards you until you hear a click. I don't think that it works well, if at all....I tried it, and it didn't do anything that I noticed. Get an adjustible clutch kit...with the firewall adjuster, cable, and quadrant...the stock setup sucks anyway. __________________ BMF 306ci 89 GT

03-05-2002, 09:41 PM	#4
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	Yes, the stock ones have an adjustment that is "automatic" that should move like tightening a zip-tie... Get the Forte adjsutable (works with stock cable) and is very nice, for about $100. __________________ Darius Rudis, Moderator Corner Carvers Delight 1989 Mustang LX - Open Track Car http://www.dariusrudis.com

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03-06-2002, 08:51 AM	#5
First_Run Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 2	Thanks to all, for the response. I guess I will have to get a new adjustable quad. Thanks Again