When clutch cable conduits go bad...... |
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When clutch cable conduits go bad...... |
914rrr |
Sep 30 2007, 04:17 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,835 Joined: 1-July 03 From: Knoxville, TN Member No.: 874 Region Association: South East States |
Pics attached of the clutch cable tube / conduit that 'let go' in my 73 2.0.
Note that I have already pulled the tube back into it's proper position. Before that, the end of the tube had pulled through the firewall (aprox. 1") and only the very end of it was visible. For reference, the first pic is of a 914 center tunnel as seen from underneath: |
Inspector |
Sep 30 2007, 08:52 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 8 Joined: 15-February 06 From: "Portland, OR Member No.: 5,583 |
I thinking that there could be a preventive bracket made to prevent that. A steel or ? plate with a tube that can be cold welded into place?
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914rrr |
Sep 30 2007, 08:58 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,835 Joined: 1-July 03 From: Knoxville, TN Member No.: 874 Region Association: South East States |
I thinking that there could be a preventive bracket made to prevent that. A steel or ? plate with a tube that can be cold welded into place? Yep, I'm planning on fabricating metal to beef up all 3 areas. Nel bought me a new MIG (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) and I'm going to get a chance to try it out (after some off-car practice, of course). I'm installing new SS fuel lines, shifter bushings, motor mounts, boots, seat track mounts, etc. etc. 'while I'm at it'. BTW, here's what was left of the shifter bushings in the firewall and coupler... |
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