Clutch cable adjustment

[rhock99 at epix.net (rhock99@epix.net)]

That's kinda what I do, but I've been trying to twist the top half (sheath) instead of the bottom half and it's not really working... so you can turn the bottom half (the plastic thingy) to tighten/loosen?  Man will I feel dumb!

> 
> From: "John S. Lagnese" <jlagnese@massed.net>
> Date: 2004/05/18 Tue AM 12:50:45 EDT
> To: <rhock99@epix.net>,  "Dan Bubb" <jdbubb@ix.netcom.com>
> CC: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> Subject: Re: Clutch cable adjustment
> 
> I usually use 2 open end wrenches or a wrench and visegrips.
> John
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: <rhock99@epix.net>
> To: "Dan Bubb" <jdbubb@ix.netcom.com>
> Cc: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> Sent: Monday, May 17, 2004 6:46 PM
> Subject: Re: Clutch cable adjustment
> 
> 
> > Dan, could you elaborate?  So you mean hold the cable sheath still, then
> turn the bottom plastic thingy that sits atop the clutch lever arm (tranny)?
> >
> > >
> > > From: "Dan Bubb" <jdbubb@ix.netcom.com>
> > > Date: 2004/05/17 Mon PM 02:34:29 EDT
> > > To: <rhock99@epix.net>
> > > CC: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> > > Subject: Re: Clutch cable adjustment
> > >
> > > You need to hold the cable sheath from rotating and screw the threaded
> metal part with the plastic
> > > cup on the end in or out.
> > > Dan
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: <rhock99@epix.net>
> > > To: "Brian Wagner" <brian_wagner@sbcglobal.net>
> > > Cc: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> > > Sent: Monday, May 17, 2004 2:25 PM
> > > Subject: Re: Clutch cable adjustment
> > >
> > >
> > > > OK, so I was twisting the right way... I need to tighten it waaay
> more.  But now when I twist the
> > > cable sheath to tighten it, the cable sheath just kinda binds up top
> (i.e. it's not twisting where
> > > it meets the firewall) and untwists itself when I try to tighten the
> locknut.  Any tips for getting
> > > the ENTIRE cable sheath to spin?  I'm sure someone's run across the same
> issue.
> > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > From: Brian Wagner <brian_wagner@sbcglobal.net>
> > > > > Date: 2004/05/17 Mon PM 12:21:50 EDT
> > > > > To: David Utley <mr.utility@highstream.net>,
> GermanSportTuner@aol.com
> > > > > CC: rhock99@epix.net,  scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> > > > > Subject: Re: Clutch cable adjustment
> > > > >
> > > > > Ok put it to bed adjustmet is like this
> > > > >
> > > > > Cable Base             ___l___
> > > > >                             <     l
> > > > > 12mm                   <     l
> > > > >                             <     l
> > > > > Flange on Trans_ _<___l_________
> > > > >
> > > > > On the manual cable adjustment you lift the cable housing by hand
> and measure the gap between
> > > the large cable base and the ear or flange that the cable goes through.
> The gap should be 12mm, I
> > > have found that a 1/2 head bolt is perfect tool to measure with.
> > > > >
> > > > > I hope this helps.
> > > > >
> > > > > Brian
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > David Utley <mr.utility@highstream.net> wrote:
> > > > > Quoting GermanSportTuner@aol.com:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > You want just a little slack feel when you press the cluch pedal.
> The pedal
> > > > > > should go down at least an inch or so before you feel it start to
> engage.
> > > > > > And about an inch of threads should be showing.
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > IIRC, Bentley says 10mm movement at the top of the clutch pedal
> throw. As far
> > > > > as the amount of threads showing, that will be entirely dependent on
> the
> > > > > amount of wear on the clutch, and the cable... If it feels right
> (with the
> > > > > above guidelines in mind), drive it...
> > > > >
> > > > > Cheers,
> > > > >
> > > > > David Utley
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