shortening clutch cable?

90volts · Samba Member Joined: August 10, 2005 Posts: 2637

i have seen this a few places. how exactly is it supposed to work?

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i took mine out today. this is how mine was done previously.

looks like it was a cable thsat was cut in two, some cable cut out, straight cut end from the cluster through this clamp along with the end portion, side by side, tightened down and then the threaded end goes as normal.

hoping to get it done by saturday for a show, so any help would be appreciated. thanks.

joescoolcustoms · Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 5:45 pm Post subject:

I have done a bunch almost like yours, except I use three of these same clamps. Two facing one direction and the third in the middle facing the other direction. I have run them against a Kennedy stage two PP and no stretching/slipping. This way you can still use the stock wing nut.
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90volts · Samba Member Joined: August 10, 2005 Posts: 2637

what type of clamp is it exactly then? maybe i'll just do that. its been working for as long as i've had it (5-6 years) with no issues and it was easy to remove. thanks

BL3Manx · Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 6:03 pm Post subject:

In the picture you posted of the cable ends, the top one is for the clutch cable. A nut(which isn't shown) is threaded on the thick flat section, past the eye, almost to the point where it changes diameter The cable with the original threaded section cut off, is threaded though the eye in the flat section then bent double, away from the nut. The nut is tightened back against the bent over section of cable.

It will work for a year or so then the cable will snap. You need to learn how to double clutch to get home.

The best solution is to get a cable shortened by these guys.
http://www.push-pull.com/index.html

joescoolcustoms · Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 6:11 pm Post subject:

90volts

The one in your picture is just a standard cable clamp. I purchase them at either my local hardware or at Lowes. Because or rust issues, I try to get either stainless ($) or galvanized. The later ones cost about $ 1.89 each on my last buggy build this spring.
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aquamanx · Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 6:26 pm Post subject:

I had trouble with the cable slipping out of the clamp when done like yours. If you have enough cable, loop each end together and clamp the loops never had any problems that way.
Kinda hard to see but this is the only pic I have.

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ManxBug · Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 7:54 pm Post subject:

90volts · Samba Member Joined: August 10, 2005 Posts: 2637

yeah...not just an adjustment! Shocked

there was my scratching noise.

vdubyah73 · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 5:25 pm Post subject:

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GetPsycho · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 8:32 pm Post subject:

This is how I did mine.

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madmike · Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 4:50 am Post subject:

Stock length cable, Loop it, install 2 cable clamps, Done,no cutting needed,Madmike
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vdubyah73 · Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 5:14 am Post subject:

90volts · Samba Member Joined: August 10, 2005 Posts: 2637

this bend int he clutch cable normal? haven't been able to get the threaded end through it. the story is, all tubes are cut in the tunnel. dropped the shift rod to get back there. threaded end comes out of the front half tube, i align it into the rear portion. threaded part goes fully in then stops. i have no leverage to really shove it. i think it is getting stuck at this bend.

cut the bad cab;e to get it out. PO may not have been able either, the cable was cut then clamped to the threaded end remember? the cab;e will go through no problem without thread. also tried threaded end from rear to front and got stuck as well. i wanted to get a properly sized cable but if its not going through its a waste of cash.

vdubyah73 · Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 7:37 pm Post subject:

Just cut it and clamp it fer crying out loud. The clamps pictured are the same type used to hold cables as thick as your leg together. These clamps are used on tow truck cables, roll off container truck winches, cranes, tug boat cables and prolly aircraft carrier arresting gear cables. You guys think to much.
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MURZI · Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 7:59 pm Post subject:

calebmelvin · Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 10:16 pm Post subject:

90volts · Samba Member Joined: August 10, 2005 Posts: 2637

figured i would try to thread it through. oh well, snip it is then. thanks all.

Oil_Eater · Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 6:43 am Post subject:

nightmanx11 · Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 7:22 am Post subject:

I gave up completely and went the hydraulic clutch setup. No problems since


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