Clutch cable adjustment

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

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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