How often do you replace your clutch cable? |
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How often do you replace your clutch cable? |
RickS |
May 20 2020, 09:09 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,408 Joined: 17-April 06 From: 'False City', WA Member No.: 5,880 Region Association: None |
My throw is starting to feel notchy again, which means it’s time to replace yet again. In 15 years this will be #6. I know Mark was looking at offering a better one but never saw the upshot.
So how often do you replace yours? It would sure be nice if they were self adjusting like old shoe type brakes. |
Jmkorfha |
May 23 2020, 07:57 PM
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I'm not a singing grandpa. Group: Members Posts: 58 Joined: 26-October 13 From: Austin, Mn Member No.: 16,569 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
One of the leading causes of clutch cable failure on the 914 is loose/corroded/missing ground strap from the transmission to the body. This causes the engine and more importantly, the starter to draw ground from the body through the clutch cable. Sometimes this causes small welds between the cable and the metal it contacts leading to roughness. Sometimes the cable can heat up so much that it becomes weakened. Corrosion sets in to the damaged overheated part. Expect repeat failure if the ground path is not restored.
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