clutch cable

[Black-taurus]

I am putting the transmission back into my 90. today I ran into a snag while working on it. I wasn't able to put the clutch cable back into the arm on the transmission. It doesn't seem like I have any slack to pull the cable with. I tried to pry at the arm to pull it back and get the cable in but i was unsuccessful after 3 hrs. Is there an easy way to do this? I don't know if maybe the clutch adjusting mechanism is holding up the slack or what. I am at a complete stop on this project. thanks.

Dan

 

[strings1732]

You must have something propping up the clutch pedal. Place a bungie cord from it to the steering wheel or a board underneath it. The cable will then be able to "stretch" slightly to get it in there. Once you are done with this, remove the bungie cord/board and press the pedal in, then pull back on it. If you hear it click, it's adjusted itself to work properly.

 

[Ishodu]

Agreed, prop up that pedal to release the self adjuster. This will give you the slack you need.