Help, anyone that has installed clutch quadrant?

Coupe5oh · 05-07-2002, 11:20 PM

Well I have the cable pretty much in place, and the old quadrant off, now i dont see how im going to spring load the new one on??

and there is 'another' plastic piece (spring loaded) in the way of the new one going on, any help would be very helpful, as i cant see very good, and my arms are long and linky, so im having a rough time

but the good advice from you people always help.....thnx

Coupe5oh · 05-08-2002, 12:33 AM

come on guys?

i know many people have done them,

do i keep the springs off the old shaft? or do i just put the new quadrant on the 2 shafts? old quadrant is off,

And whats the other plastic piece in the way? do i remove it? all i need is a little help thanx

explicitone · 05-08-2002, 05:38 AM

If this is a aftermarket quad.(bbk hays,frpp,steeda etc..etc..) ditch the springs you dont need them. and the other plst. part is the adj. unit take that off as well you dont need it . then all you have to do is put the new one on it will be harder to set the cable without help of someone else.

briand · 05-08-2002, 07:45 AM

explicitone is right, do away with all the spring loaded stuff, just simply mount the new quadrant on the two shafts. It's kind of a press fit type deal so it does not just slip on the shafts.

Stang Runner · 05-08-2002, 08:35 AM

Its a real Back Braker doing it thats the wost part

the Back all bent in odd ways why you work under the dash good Luke it is not all that hard just hard to get at.........

explicitone · 05-08-2002, 08:46 AM

the best way I found so not to be bent out of shape is to take the drivers seat out

Stang Runner · 05-08-2002, 09:03 AM

That might be a good Idea I think if I had to do another I would do that!!!

Coupe5oh · 05-08-2002, 12:33 PM

Oh the seat has been out since yesterday, i dont see how someone could do it without removing the seat, im 6'3, and can barely fit in the car with it removed, appreciate the help guys, for some reason i thought the springs were needed, but i guess not, i'll have someone help me on the cable part, it's a d&d unit similar to the steeda......you guys have been a great help

drudis · 05-08-2002, 12:36 PM

Remove ALL the plastic pieces. The spring loaded one takes 90% of the whole installation time!
REMOVE THE SEAT, I did the "high-jump" (flopping backwards over my rollbar) to get it done. Had trouble walking after that.

These are all the new pieces that went in:

MidNiteBlu 5.0 · 05-08-2002, 05:32 PM

My dad and I just replaced mine with the Steeda kit. We put 2 nylon spacers in between the quadrant on the shafts. Took out all the old plastic parts and ditched the spring. We have the cable adjusted all the way at the bellhousing and the firewall adjuster is almost all the way out. I dont know if this is normal because it is still very close to all the way on the floor to disengage but it is better than it was.

Later,
Nick

Coupe5oh · 05-08-2002, 06:09 PM

Ok I got it installed, it was'nt too bad, my back is sore, along with two of my fingers, did a little bit of screaming, but it was hot outside so i was frustrated, but it sure saved me some money.

I like the feel, it needs more adjustment, but im going to the track right now, so i'll adjust it further over there, thanx again to whom helped me through the process.

explicitone · 05-09-2002, 12:46 AM

glad to help, and I hope you a great time at the track let us know how it goes

Coupe5oh · 05-09-2002, 08:32 AM

Well i ended up not going to the track, watched some b=ball instead.....

I have another question, my clutch feels hard to push (stiff) alsways has, I dont mind it much, but is it normal for the motorsport PP and disc to be this way? cuz my friend has a 12 sec 85, he has a mcleoud clutch, but it is soooo much easier to push in? maybe i should start a new thread, unless you guys know the dealio??

explicitone · 05-12-2002, 03:37 AM

i HAVE THE SAME SETUP AND YES IT IS A PAIN IN THE A**

05-07-2002, 11:20 PM	#1
Coupe5oh Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SanAntonio, Tx Posts: 734	Help, anyone that has installed clutch quadrant? Well I have the cable pretty much in place, and the old quadrant off, now i dont see how im going to spring load the new one on?? and there is 'another' plastic piece (spring loaded) in the way of the new one going on, any help would be very helpful, as i cant see very good, and my arms are long and linky, so im having a rough time but the good advice from you people always help.....thnx __________________ Police package 5spd 90 Lx, Stock original motor, 3.27grs, BM fan, fms 10.5 clutch, D&D quadrant, and adjuster, ADS chip, 180 stat, mac cai, mac h-pipe, mac subframe connectors, ASP crank pulley, ripper shifter, 26x10.5 M/T sport pros welds. 246 hp according to analyzer Race weight: 3,120 E.t-13.57 with 26x10.50's e.t. streets. 1.88 60' mph- 99.92 mph

05-08-2002, 12:33 AM	#2
Coupe5oh Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SanAntonio, Tx Posts: 734	come on guys? i know many people have done them, do i keep the springs off the old shaft? or do i just put the new quadrant on the 2 shafts? old quadrant is off, And whats the other plastic piece in the way? do i remove it? all i need is a little help thanx __________________ Police package 5spd 90 Lx, Stock original motor, 3.27grs, BM fan, fms 10.5 clutch, D&D quadrant, and adjuster, ADS chip, 180 stat, mac cai, mac h-pipe, mac subframe connectors, ASP crank pulley, ripper shifter, 26x10.5 M/T sport pros welds. 246 hp according to analyzer Race weight: 3,120 E.t-13.57 with 26x10.50's e.t. streets. 1.88 60' mph- 99.92 mph

05-08-2002, 05:38 AM	#3
explicitone Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: racine ,wi Posts: 691	If this is a aftermarket quad.(bbk hays,frpp,steeda etc..etc..) ditch the springs you dont need them. and the other plst. part is the adj. unit take that off as well you dont need it . then all you have to do is put the new one on it will be harder to set the cable without help of someone else. __________________ RUN IT STAIGHT AND RUN IT HARD ________ Novi 2000 60' 1.46 1/4 10.67 mph 126.5 _________

05-08-2002, 07:45 AM	#4
briand Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Jackson, LA Posts: 264	explicitone is right, do away with all the spring loaded stuff, just simply mount the new quadrant on the two shafts. It's kind of a press fit type deal so it does not just slip on the shafts. __________________ GT-40X heads(58cc), Cobra upper and lower, 75 mm Bullet, Moroso fenderwell induction, FRPP 65mm TB, 24# injectors, black magic electric fan, phenolic spacer, 1.7 crane cobra roller rockers, crane 2031, BBK 1 5/8 equal length hearders, 2.5 inch off road pipe, 2.5 flowmaster catback, FMS 3.55 gears, T5-Z transmission, FRPP aluminum driveshaft, svo heavy duty clutch, mcleod bullet proff bellhousing, BBK adjustable cluth quadrant, hurst billet shifter, lakewood subframes, BBK strut tower brace, BBK 2pt lower cross bar, FMS 190 lph fuel pump, crane ps91 coil, FMS street pulleys, and 300+ race wires. All thanks goes to my wife sheri, jason, jeff, robby, my dad and all others you helped contribute. most importantly GOD!!!

05-08-2002, 08:35 AM	#5
Stang Runner Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Walker, MI, USA Posts: 1,202	Its a real Back Braker doing it thats the wost part the Back all bent in odd ways why you work under the dash good Luke it is not all that hard just hard to get at......... __________________ Engine: steel mounts, Under drive pulleys, K&N, GT-40 Intake ported Lower, No power steering, No A/C, Mac cold intake, 65MM TB, 255 Fuel pump, 24's, AFR 165 58cc, Rocker Arms 1.7with the stock Cam, 1 5/8 short headers, offRoad X-pipe Drive Train: 3.55, T-5 with a Pro 5.0 shifter 12.656@107.71MPH See It at www.T-racing.com/mustang.htm

05-08-2002, 08:46 AM	#6
explicitone Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: racine ,wi Posts: 691	the best way I found so not to be bent out of shape is to take the drivers seat out __________________ RUN IT STAIGHT AND RUN IT HARD ________ Novi 2000 60' 1.46 1/4 10.67 mph 126.5 _________

05-08-2002, 09:03 AM	#7
Stang Runner Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Walker, MI, USA Posts: 1,202	That might be a good Idea I think if I had to do another I would do that!!! __________________ Engine: steel mounts, Under drive pulleys, K&N, GT-40 Intake ported Lower, No power steering, No A/C, Mac cold intake, 65MM TB, 255 Fuel pump, 24's, AFR 165 58cc, Rocker Arms 1.7with the stock Cam, 1 5/8 short headers, offRoad X-pipe Drive Train: 3.55, T-5 with a Pro 5.0 shifter 12.656@107.71MPH See It at www.T-racing.com/mustang.htm

05-08-2002, 12:33 PM	#8
Coupe5oh Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SanAntonio, Tx Posts: 734	Oh the seat has been out since yesterday, i dont see how someone could do it without removing the seat, im 6'3, and can barely fit in the car with it removed, appreciate the help guys, for some reason i thought the springs were needed, but i guess not, i'll have someone help me on the cable part, it's a d&d unit similar to the steeda......you guys have been a great help __________________ Police package 5spd 90 Lx, Stock original motor, 3.27grs, BM fan, fms 10.5 clutch, D&D quadrant, and adjuster, ADS chip, 180 stat, mac cai, mac h-pipe, mac subframe connectors, ASP crank pulley, ripper shifter, 26x10.5 M/T sport pros welds. 246 hp according to analyzer Race weight: 3,120 E.t-13.57 with 26x10.50's e.t. streets. 1.88 60' mph- 99.92 mph

05-08-2002, 12:36 PM	#9
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	Remove ALL the plastic pieces. The spring loaded one takes 90% of the whole installation time! REMOVE THE SEAT, I did the "high-jump" (flopping backwards over my rollbar) to get it done. Had trouble walking after that. These are all the new pieces that went in: __________________ Darius Rudis, Moderator Corner Carvers Delight 1989 Mustang LX - Open Track Car http://www.dariusrudis.com

05-08-2002, 05:32 PM	#10
MidNiteBlu 5.0 I got something to say Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,557	My dad and I just replaced mine with the Steeda kit. We put 2 nylon spacers in between the quadrant on the shafts. Took out all the old plastic parts and ditched the spring. We have the cable adjusted all the way at the bellhousing and the firewall adjuster is almost all the way out. I dont know if this is normal because it is still very close to all the way on the floor to disengage but it is better than it was. Later, Nick __________________ 91 LX Hatch 5.0 - made for the twisties 89 LX Hatchback 5.0 5spd. stolen/stripped 4/7/05 http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/...splay.cgi?3494 1987 Toyota Pickup Ricer Haters Club Member #33 Want a custom gauge cluster for your Vintage Mustang? www.jmeenterprises.com

05-08-2002, 06:09 PM	#11
Coupe5oh Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SanAntonio, Tx Posts: 734	Ok I got it installed, it was'nt too bad, my back is sore, along with two of my fingers, did a little bit of screaming, but it was hot outside so i was frustrated, but it sure saved me some money. I like the feel, it needs more adjustment, but im going to the track right now, so i'll adjust it further over there, thanx again to whom helped me through the process. __________________ Police package 5spd 90 Lx, Stock original motor, 3.27grs, BM fan, fms 10.5 clutch, D&D quadrant, and adjuster, ADS chip, 180 stat, mac cai, mac h-pipe, mac subframe connectors, ASP crank pulley, ripper shifter, 26x10.5 M/T sport pros welds. 246 hp according to analyzer Race weight: 3,120 E.t-13.57 with 26x10.50's e.t. streets. 1.88 60' mph- 99.92 mph

05-09-2002, 12:46 AM	#12
explicitone Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: racine ,wi Posts: 691	glad to help, and I hope you a great time at the track let us know how it goes __________________ RUN IT STAIGHT AND RUN IT HARD ________ Novi 2000 60' 1.46 1/4 10.67 mph 126.5 _________

05-09-2002, 08:32 AM	#13
Coupe5oh Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SanAntonio, Tx Posts: 734	Well i ended up not going to the track, watched some b=ball instead..... I have another question, my clutch feels hard to push (stiff) alsways has, I dont mind it much, but is it normal for the motorsport PP and disc to be this way? cuz my friend has a 12 sec 85, he has a mcleoud clutch, but it is soooo much easier to push in? maybe i should start a new thread, unless you guys know the dealio?? __________________ Police package 5spd 90 Lx, Stock original motor, 3.27grs, BM fan, fms 10.5 clutch, D&D quadrant, and adjuster, ADS chip, 180 stat, mac cai, mac h-pipe, mac subframe connectors, ASP crank pulley, ripper shifter, 26x10.5 M/T sport pros welds. 246 hp according to analyzer Race weight: 3,120 E.t-13.57 with 26x10.50's e.t. streets. 1.88 60' mph- 99.92 mph

05-12-2002, 03:37 AM	#14
explicitone Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: racine ,wi Posts: 691	i HAVE THE SAME SETUP AND YES IT IS A PAIN IN THE A** __________________ RUN IT STAIGHT AND RUN IT HARD ________ Novi 2000 60' 1.46 1/4 10.67 mph 126.5 _________

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