does my clutch need adjusting?

sgwinn · 08-29-2003, 11:51 AM

I've got a pure stock LX 5.0 with 87k on the trip. Lately, it's starting to get difficult to get into gear. I don't necessarily think the synchro's are going bad but think maybe a clutch adjustment would help. I've seen before where it's simple to do; just pull up on the clutch pedal? please help. any other ideas? thanks.

fi347 · 08-29-2003, 05:46 PM

Yep, if the cable isn't tight enough it will be hard to get in gear because the clutch isn't disengaged all the way. You're right about how to adjust it too, but with mine the stock quadrant kept slipping, so I replaced it with I an aftermarket quadrant.

Coupe50h · 08-30-2003, 02:55 AM

Bringin back bad memories for me heh,
do yourself a favor and replace the quadranr, cable, and maybe throw in a firewall adjuster for complet adjustment on what fits you best.

fi347 · 08-30-2003, 06:50 AM

Whoever thought up the stock quad setup should have been beaten on and about the head area instead of congratulated.

08-29-2003, 11:51 AM	#1
sgwinn Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 84	does my clutch need adjusting? I've got a pure stock LX 5.0 with 87k on the trip. Lately, it's starting to get difficult to get into gear. I don't necessarily think the synchro's are going bad but think maybe a clutch adjustment would help. I've seen before where it's simple to do; just pull up on the clutch pedal? please help. any other ideas? thanks. __________________ 1990 LX 5.0 Cobra Intake K&N filter ET 15.0 Yokohama ES 100. Cobra R 17's DynoMax SS's Pro 5.0 More to come

08-29-2003, 05:46 PM	#2
fi347 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 26	Re: does my clutch need adjusting? Yep, if the cable isn't tight enough it will be hard to get in gear because the clutch isn't disengaged all the way. You're right about how to adjust it too, but with mine the stock quadrant kept slipping, so I replaced it with I an aftermarket quadrant.

08-30-2003, 02:55 AM	#3
Coupe50h Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: SanAntonio, Tx Posts: 957	Bringin back bad memories for me heh, do yourself a favor and replace the quadranr, cable, and maybe throw in a firewall adjuster for complet adjustment on what fits you best. __________________ X-Texas highway patrol ssp 1990 coupe - exploder Gt-40 iron heads, Explorer intake, 19 lber's. E-cam. crane 1.7 rollers. 190fp. 75mm maf. 65mm tb, tubular subframe connectors, mac cai, Asp crank pulley, T-5, king cobra clutch, flowtech 1-5/8 unequals, mac X-pipe Frpp driveshaft, lakewood Lca's. race weight 3,160 12.69 @ 107.35, 1.71 60' 26x8.5 drag's 3.90 gear 13.20 @ 106.91 - 235/60/15 firestones 2.3 60' 3.27 gear

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08-30-2003, 06:50 AM	#4
fi347 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 26	Whoever thought up the stock quad setup should have been beaten on and about the head area instead of congratulated.