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Fri Jun 05, 2009 1:28 pm

Just had to change my clutch cable and i put the new one on and i tightened that wing nut by the transmission as far as it would go and i still have no pedal, its on the floor. The last cable i only tightend it half way. What am i doing wrong? Where i put the clutch clevis/pin in is it possible i did something wrong there? I have tried twice to see what i am doing wrong but cant figure it out. Thanks

Fri Jun 05, 2009 1:29 pm

Did you compare the length of the new cable and the old one?

Fri Jun 05, 2009 2:48 pm

It was longer than the old one, are there different lengths for 68-71 72-79? I put an old one on that is holding on by 3 wires and it fits fine. Think it will hold till i have one shipped? Also the clutch engages to quick should i loosen or tighten?

Fri Jun 05, 2009 3:01 pm

Tighten, yes there are different cables, 68-mid 72 and 73+.

Fri Jun 05, 2009 3:04 pm

Thanks

Fri Jun 05, 2009 7:57 pm

could a improperly adjusted clutch cable cause grinding? my bus is fine at first but after warming up she starts grinding when shifting into 2nd and 3rd,

Fri Jun 05, 2009 8:04 pm

Plausible, but worn synchros, a warped disc or a siezing pilot bearing are far more likely, a few turns tighter on the wingnut will answer your question.

Fri Jun 05, 2009 9:07 pm

Quote: I put an old one on that is holding on by 3 wires

Is that before or after this cable was installed? 3 wires won't cut it, they are stretching.

Sun Jun 07, 2009 1:40 am

busdaddy wrote: Plausible, but worn synchros, a warped disc or a siezing pilot bearing are far more likely, a few turns tighter on the wingnut will answer your question.

thanks, ill put this on my list of things to do