Could a poorly adjusted clutch cause this?

FastStang · 02-21-2001, 01:40 PM

When I go to engage first it grinds a little going in. the same goes for the rest of my shifts. This t-5 has just been rebuilt and I put it in a it was doing this right off the bat. I called the guy who did the rebuild and he said "sounds like your cluth needs adjusting" is this true or did he screw me on the rebuild. Thanks for the help

matt cook · 02-21-2001, 02:03 PM

yes, it can - mine did this (especially in third) and tightening the clutch cable cleared it right up. Mine sits all winter, and it seems like it always streches when it sits.

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1982 Mustang GT

Unit 5302 · 02-21-2001, 02:05 PM

Technically yes, it could be your clutch not disengauging fully. How old is the clutch, what adjuster is being used, and if the clutch is more than a year old, why didn't you replace it when you had the tranny off?

I would say the guy probably screwed the rebuilt BTW.

Green92LX · 02-21-2001, 02:07 PM

Just for fun, check your fluid level. But it does sound like your clutch adjustment...did you try doing the self adjusting thing on it. You know push the pedal in and pick it up with your toes like three times.

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1992 5.0 LX, V-1 S-Trim @8LBS, Edelbrock 6037 Heads, Cobra Intake,E-303, 1.6 Roller Rockers,65MM Holley TB, 75 MM Pro M Mass Air, 190 LPH FP w/ 24 lb injectors,MSD 6A and BTM, BBK equal length shorties, offroad h-pipe,Mac Flowpath Mufflers, Pro 5.0, 3.73's,Motorsport "C" springs,welded subframe connectors, Ponies w/ 225/50 Nittos, Dark Green w/ 93 Cobra Spoiler

Daily driver: 89 Coupe with 207K plus, BBK shorties,offroad h-pipe,2-chamber flowmasters with dumps

90dpscoupe · 02-21-2001, 05:06 PM

Mine is poorly adjusted, i say this because it disengages close to the floor, the self adjuster only works for a couple shifts, then gets out of adjustment again, i was told the adjustable quadrant is the answer, but i really dont have the time to be pulling out the dash righnow, is there anything i can do? maybe have a new cable installed?

02-21-2001, 01:40 PM	#1
FastStang Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Phila.pa USA Posts: 42	Could a poorly adjusted clutch cause this? When I go to engage first it grinds a little going in. the same goes for the rest of my shifts. This t-5 has just been rebuilt and I put it in a it was doing this right off the bat. I called the guy who did the rebuild and he said "sounds like your cluth needs adjusting" is this true or did he screw me on the rebuild. Thanks for the help

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02-21-2001, 02:03 PM	#2
matt cook Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: Richmond, Virginia Posts: 449	yes, it can - mine did this (especially in third) and tightening the clutch cable cleared it right up. Mine sits all winter, and it seems like it always streches when it sits. ------------------ 1982 Mustang GT

02-21-2001, 02:05 PM	#3
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	Technically yes, it could be your clutch not disengauging fully. How old is the clutch, what adjuster is being used, and if the clutch is more than a year old, why didn't you replace it when you had the tranny off? I would say the guy probably screwed the rebuilt BTW.

02-21-2001, 02:07 PM	#4
Green92LX Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: North Haven,CT Posts: 336	Just for fun, check your fluid level. But it does sound like your clutch adjustment...did you try doing the self adjusting thing on it. You know push the pedal in and pick it up with your toes like three times. ------------------ 1992 5.0 LX, V-1 S-Trim @8LBS, Edelbrock 6037 Heads, Cobra Intake,E-303, 1.6 Roller Rockers,65MM Holley TB, 75 MM Pro M Mass Air, 190 LPH FP w/ 24 lb injectors,MSD 6A and BTM, BBK equal length shorties, offroad h-pipe,Mac Flowpath Mufflers, Pro 5.0, 3.73's,Motorsport "C" springs,welded subframe connectors, Ponies w/ 225/50 Nittos, Dark Green w/ 93 Cobra Spoiler Daily driver: 89 Coupe with 207K plus, BBK shorties,offroad h-pipe,2-chamber flowmasters with dumps

02-21-2001, 05:06 PM	#5
90dpscoupe Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: sanantonio, Tx, usa Posts: 1,407	Mine is poorly adjusted, i say this because it disengages close to the floor, the self adjuster only works for a couple shifts, then gets out of adjustment again, i was told the adjustable quadrant is the answer, but i really dont have the time to be pulling out the dash righnow, is there anything i can do? maybe have a new cable installed?