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clutch cable guide wheel |
EJP914 |
Jul 19 2023, 02:11 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 260 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Monroeville, PA Member No.: 821 |
Cleaning up some things under my car.
Noticed the cable guide wheel on the side of the transaxle is a mess of grease and dirt. Is the groove on the edge of wheel where the cable rests supposed to be greased/ lubed or is to remain dry? Thanks EJP914 |
Steve |
Jul 19 2023, 02:12 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,587 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California |
Cleaning up some things under my car. Noticed the cable guide wheel on the side of the transaxle is a mess of grease and dirt. Is the groove on the edge of wheel where the cable rests supposed to be greased/ lubed or is to remain dry? Thanks EJP914 Per the factory manual, the cable is supposed to be lubed, but there is also a rubber boot on the cable to prevent dirt from sticking to the cable and wheel. If you don't have the boot, I would not grease the cable. |
Mikey914 |
Jul 19 2023, 03:19 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,669 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
The cable doesn’t need to be lubricated. The bushing on the inside of the wheel needs to be.
Here are all the parts, but you probably don’t need the whole kit. Here’s the search for all related parts https://914rubber.com/search/?q=Cable+&pPgNo=2 Attached thumbnail(s) |
Steve |
Jul 19 2023, 04:03 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,587 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California |
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jim_hoyland |
Jul 19 2023, 05:10 PM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,301 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California |
Over the years, I’ve had several clutch cables deteriorate where the cable wraps around the wheel. Sand and dirt get in between the wire strands and cause abrasion.
Good idea to check before a long trip before leaving. |
EJP914 |
Jul 19 2023, 05:38 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 260 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Monroeville, PA Member No.: 821 |
All of my parts are in good shape. Dont need to replace anything. Its just all packed with grease and dirt up. It cleaned up real well
Sounds like all are saying lube the cable and leave the guide wheel groove alone or am I not reading this right? EJP914 |
EJP914 |
Jul 19 2023, 05:41 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 260 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Monroeville, PA Member No.: 821 |
Error in last reply. Do not grease the cable appears to be standard practice.
Thx for the replies |
ctc911ctc |
Jul 20 2023, 07:20 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 892 Joined: 9-June 18 From: boston Member No.: 22,206 Region Association: North East States |
replacing the Clevis is the most important part of maintaining this portion of the car - the factory clevis will break, the one supplied by 914rubber will not fail.
Learn from my flatbed experience! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
brant |
Jul 20 2023, 07:26 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,624 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I always grease the cable and the wheel
Not hard to clean up every few years as maintenance 38 years of this so far on multiple cars I don’t believe this causes premature wear. At least that’s my experience But I do clean and repack about every other year |
ClayPerrine |
Jul 21 2023, 08:16 AM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,468 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
replacing the Clevis is the most important part of maintaining this portion of the car - the factory clevis will break, the one supplied by 914rubber will not fail. Learn from my flatbed experience! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) You should probably read this thread on the clutch clevis: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=364341 The factory original clevis is NLA and plastic/nylon. I have not seen one in years. The one 914Rubber sells is fine, but not quite optimal. Just my $.02 |
Spoke |
Jul 21 2023, 06:10 PM
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Jerry Group: Members Posts: 6,978 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None |
It seemed weird that the clutch cable and pulley would be exposed to the elements so I printed a cover to protect the pulley and cable.
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930cabman |
Jul 21 2023, 06:15 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,064 Joined: 12-November 20 From: Buffalo Member No.: 24,877 Region Association: North East States |
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Literati914 |
Jul 22 2023, 09:19 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,461 Joined: 16-November 06 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 7,222 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I like that Spoke ^^ - with a bit of refinement I bet it would be a good seller if put on the market .. cause I think lots of owners feel the same about it being exposed.
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peteinjp |
Jul 23 2023, 07:24 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 201 Joined: 15-July 21 From: Japan Member No.: 25,723 Region Association: None |
I printed my pulley-haha. It’s actually a cam to increase the travel of the throw out lever. Love the cover Spoke. Might have to give that a shot. What material is it? I’m worried about my ASA pulley losing shape when hot. Also considering printing a console cover since my shaft comes out the back o the one I have now leaving the shift components a little exposed. Pete |
DennisV |
Jul 23 2023, 09:32 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 468 Joined: 8-August 20 From: Santa Rosa, CA Member No.: 24,575 Region Association: Northern California |
What material is it? I’m worried about my ASA pulley losing shape when hot. Also considering printing a console cover since my shaft comes out the back o the one I have now leaving the shift components a little exposed. Pete If your printer works with ABS, that might be good enough. It is thermal resistant up to 85C (185F). I've used it on some car things, but nothing that close to the engine or transmission. |
Spoke |
Jul 23 2023, 06:09 PM
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Jerry Group: Members Posts: 6,978 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None |
I printed my pulley-haha. It’s actually a cam to increase the travel of the throw out lever. Love the cover Spoke. Might have to give that a shot. What material is it? I’m worried about my ASA pulley losing shape when hot. Also considering printing a console cover since my shaft comes out the back o the one I have now leaving the shift components a little exposed. Pete I use PETG for all my LED printing. It's not as temperature stable as ABS but it seems to have higher layer-layer adhesion. |
peteinjp |
Jul 25 2023, 07:51 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 201 Joined: 15-July 21 From: Japan Member No.: 25,723 Region Association: None |
Thanks guys- good to know. I'll just carry tools and hopefully it won't be a problem. Just not interested in laying down on the hot pavement in the middle of nowhere.....
ASA has slightly higher heat deflection than PETG at around 93c(200f) My engine runs at 110c(230f) so I imagine it would be ok. I want to order some nylon for these types of parts. Pete |
brant |
Jul 25 2023, 09:38 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,624 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Your exhaust temps are what to worry about more than engine or oil temps
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peteinjp |
Jul 25 2023, 11:13 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 201 Joined: 15-July 21 From: Japan Member No.: 25,723 Region Association: None |
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Geezer914 |
Jul 26 2023, 05:11 AM
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Geezer914 Group: Members Posts: 1,417 Joined: 18-March 09 From: Salem, NJ Member No.: 10,179 Region Association: North East States |
I purchased a pulley years ago from Tangerine Racing made from Delrin.
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