Clutch cable needs replaced, How hard of a job is this? |
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Clutch cable needs replaced, How hard of a job is this? |
boxsterfan |
Mar 24 2014, 09:28 AM
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914's are kewl Group: Members Posts: 1,776 Joined: 6-June 03 From: San Ramon, CA Member No.: 791 Region Association: Northern California |
So my clutch cable on 74 2.0L is starting to fray at the pulley. The fraying is occurring where the cable exits the "top side" of the pulley as it goes towards the adjusting nut. Pretty much right at the pulley.
Is this the common area for these cables to break? Or is it out of adjustment in some way that caused this excessive wear? I can order a new cable from Pelican Parts for $16.50, but is there an alternative (better?) cable to order that is more durable? Any other items I would need to order with this (pulley parts, lock nuts, etc...)? And how hard of a job is this replacement? |
1970 Neun vierzehn |
Mar 24 2014, 08:24 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,199 Joined: 16-March 06 From: cincinnati, ohio Member No.: 5,727 |
Boxsterfan,
I replaced my clutch cable for the last time back in 1979. Up until that time I kept the nylon pulley and cable clean and dry. It frayed and then separated. Back then, I ordered two clutch cables from Stoddard in Cleveland, so I would have one as a spare. I still have the second one as a "spare", and the replacement from 1979 is still on the car, and in fine shape. The solution to eliminate the fraying/separation of the clutch cable around the pulley assembly is to keep that area very well lubricated . I routinely inspect the cable and pulley and keep it slathered in white grease. As soon as the grease gets dirty and marginal looking, I wipe off the old lubricant and smear clean grease onto the cable & pulley. I'd say 30+ years on that cable validates my maintenance regime. Paul Attached thumbnail(s) |
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