Clutch cable adjustment

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

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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