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mike373
post Feb 22 2008, 02:22 PM
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How much stretching is normal??? I have adjusted it 3 times already since the new cable was installed, about 4 months ago.

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post Feb 22 2008, 02:30 PM
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Do you have 2 nuts securing the cable at the fork? With just one it loosens itself. Also, check to see if the clutch tube is secure.
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post Feb 22 2008, 02:32 PM
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May be a clutch job in the future for you.
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post Feb 22 2008, 03:34 PM
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I don't know but I have had a similar experience. I swear mine stretches as the car gets heat soaked. Specifically, when the car is cold it functions fine. As it gets hot (heat soaked), it seems to stretch.

I have a new OEM replacement cable and a Eurorace header. And, my cable is sheathed with a heat resistant wrap.

I've considered trying a Terry Cable.
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post Feb 22 2008, 04:02 PM
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Better check the clutch cable tube where it exits the tub. If there's cracking there, best fix it right away. Might get a flashlight and a mirror and check the end just forward of the shifter, too. The Cap'n
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post Feb 22 2008, 05:08 PM
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Ok... I guess I should give more info.

All clutch parts are brand new and went in the car with my new 2056 engine that I finished building in October. Cable is a new terry cable. This is the thrird time I have tightened it. And now it is hard to get in gear when clutch is to the floor.

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post Feb 22 2008, 05:16 PM
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QUOTE(Cap'n Krusty @ Feb 22 2008, 02:02 PM) *

Better check the clutch cable tube where it exits the tub. If there's cracking there, best fix it right away. Might get a flashlight and a mirror and check the end just forward of the shifter, too. The Cap'n

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) sounds like your clutch tube is giving away ...

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) Andy
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post Feb 22 2008, 06:35 PM
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Nooooooooooo !!!!!!!
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post Feb 22 2008, 11:04 PM
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Or, as was mentioned above, you're not double-nutting it. Even Nylocs slip on the clutch cable on my car.

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post Feb 23 2008, 02:06 PM
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I've heard not to reuse the Nyloc nut. Unless it's new it'll definitely slip. But double nutting is the best!

And I've decided it's NOT your clutch tube (only because I could never wish that on a fellow teener!).

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post Mar 5 2008, 08:07 PM
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....and it is double nutted. Haven't had a moment yet to get under there and inspect the clutch tube. Damn!!!!
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post Mar 5 2008, 08:32 PM
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In what type of condition is your pedal board?

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post Mar 6 2008, 06:58 PM
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I was thinking about that too. The pedal cluster needs a rebuild and still has the nylon bushings. Maybe the bushings are opening up and I'm losing clutch cable pull??

(wishfull thinking)

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