Clutch cable adjustment, Not getting anywhere. Options

[Mcraneiowa]

I’m sure this has been covered before but I was not able to find what exactly was of help. I read in one post I should have about 1/8” of up/down travel on the cable to suggest proper tension. I have adjusted it in and out and everywhere in between to no avail. With the engine running I am not able to put the car into either first or reverse without grinding. I do not see any movement of the clutch housing inside of the tunnel, so I don’t think that is the issue. I have a brand new cable installed and other than trying to get the car to move,, this is far as the cable has been used. I can see the arm pulling in and out on the transaxle as well when depressing the clutch. Anyone have an idea of what I am missing here. Looking for suggestions.

[falcor75]

I changed to a new clutch cable this winter and I have it adjusted to where there is no thread showing rearwards of the throwout bearing arm so it needs to be quite tight to function for me but then with cars this old they are all individuals now.


I think you could try this if my brain has woken up yet.
Make sure you have space infront of the car, then pull the fuel pump relay or coil to dizzy cable and put it in second gear, depress the clutch, bump the starter briefly...does the car lurch forwards? then you need to tighten the cable more.