A properly adjusted clutch cable has some tension on it. The clutch should engage when the pedal is about 3 from the floor.
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T5 clutch cable adjustment. The image above shows that clutch arm a rest and it is spring loaded. When the engine. Take this time to make any adjustments and then thread the lock nut up against the adjusting nut. At the motor end make sure the new cable inner goes through the adjuster and the actuating arm. Youve probably read in some manual for vws about how to adjust the clutch. Ford equipped most fox and all sn95 mustangs with a self adjusting mechanism designed to maintain proper clutch cable tension at all times.
Back out the threaded adjuster so that it is in the middle of its rangemeaning you could tighten it or loosen it equal amounts. Last week i starting hearing some noises when shifting like the clutch is not fulling engaged seems to be worse once the car is warmed up. The result youre really trying to achieve is to obtain the smallest possible distance between the release bearing and the clutch pressure plate. Post by guest tue sep 16 2003 444 pm. A mustang adjustable clutch cable will allow you to tweak the engagement of your clutch pedal and obtain the perfect timing and feel. Cable clutch adjustment on a t5.
The mustang clutch adjustment items we carry are perfect for upgrading and adjusting your clutch assemblyby installing one of our kits you are able to improve pedal feel and lessen the amount of pressure it takes to engage resulting in quicker shifts. I have a moderndriveline clutch cable on my t5 setup in a 66 coupe. 9 posts page 1 of 1. Run the end of the cable through the clutch fork and thread the adjusting nut until it touches the fork. Cable clutch adjustment on a t5. It goes something like turn the nut on the end of the cable to achieve 10 or 20 millimeters of free movement play at the clutch pedal wrong.
Reinstall your clutch cable retainer clip and tighten down the cable bracket. Im guessing i need to adjust the cable. I did not install the cable but ive read on. As the clutch disc wears the mechanism automatically adjusts the cable tension so the clutch continues to operate correctly through its entire life.
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