Tight Clutch/Cable

[asecretfile]

Recently bought a 91 notch the clutch pedal is so tight I feel like Im trying to leg press 700 pounds...Ive never had to put so much force on a clutch pedal to get it to disengage....I mean when I get it pushed down it shifts fine and doesnt grind or anything. Could it just be a clutch cable that isnt sliding like it should or the clutch itself?

Thanks

 

[Strype]

In my and my friends' experience that usually means the cable is frayed and needs to be replaced

Take it off and check it.

 

[Dr. Wu 2000]

..... when you do replace it just go with a Ford OEM stock cable, none of that adjustable stuff...and make sure you get a firewall adjuster and clutch quadrant if you do not already have it, will make it much easier for you to adjust.

 

[HISSIN50]

Check the alignment of the cable from the quadrant to the firewall. Make sure it isnt like a water skiier way off to the side of a boat.

You can disco the cable and run it through the sheath to see if it feels abrasive or hangs up. That said, I agree that a new cable should do you well. Jrichker and I are amongst the only two folks (apparently) whom like(d) our Ford adjustable cables. Just another possible option.

Good luck.

 

[Mikey1968]

Me too...I like the stock OEM ford cable and quadrant...just wish they made an adjustable quadrant from something other than plastic. I put in a new cable and quadrant....works pretty good.

Anyway, check the cable's routing. If that isn't it, it could be the aluminum bearing retainer is galling up. I had to install a new T-5 and it came with the newer steel bearing retainer.

Good luck,
Mike

 

[88mouse]

Everthing said so far sounds good and i would try that first. But i would count out the clutch being bad to. I seen a spec stage 2 feel like that and the next week blowed apart.

 

[5.0 con-vert]

Make sure when you get the OEM Ford cable and FW adjuster, you can pick up a multi-hook UPR or something similar. This will save you from the plastic quadrant. I just had the same problem and the cable was my issue. Hopefully that is yours. Good Luck!

 

[Foxfan88]

i bought a nice frpp cable, its adjustable and works perfect never given me any problems.