Rob-O
Sep 10 2013, 12:52 PM
About to replace my clutch cable.
What is the consensus nowadays on which one to get? Terry Cable? Gemo? Porsche?
Porschef
Sep 10 2013, 01:16 PM
The Gemo has worked fine for me. Had a good look at it when I dropped the engine, fine shape.
Rob-O
Sep 10 2013, 02:32 PM
Thanks Porschef!
Drums66
Sep 10 2013, 02:34 PM
.....If everything else is in order(pedal cluster,clutch tube etc.)
the Porsche 1, would be fine!
pcar916
Sep 10 2013, 05:18 PM
I put in a Terry cable 12 years ago and it's still there workin' fine. Had good results with Porsche cables as well but the Terry cable seemed to outlast those by some years when I've installed them.
turk22
Sep 10 2013, 05:46 PM
I just installed the Gemo cable, and the quality seems good.
in my opinion the maintenance of the pulley, and cleaning/lubing the pulley, and having the correct boot in place have a bigger impact on the life of the cable, then the cable itself.
Turk
pilothyer
Sep 10 2013, 07:16 PM
If ????????? You can get one get a 914-6 cable ......last long time...mo better !!!
Rob-O
Sep 11 2013, 06:03 AM
So it sounds like any will work well and hold up. I plan on repainting the pedal set (PO installed bronze bushings). I haven't checked the front clevis, but will change it if it looks suspect. In the rear I'll lube the pulley pivot. The rubber boot is there, as well as a metal trunion.
I'm not getting full engagement and the adjustment is at the end of the threads. I don't have a spacer on the cable (but I did buy one at Ace Hardware). But even if I can get more adjustment with the spacer, the outer sheath of the cable is gone in some spots under the engine.
sean_v8_914
Sep 11 2013, 07:28 AM
the 914 six cable has different ends and is different lengths inner and outer
i like teh feel of a terry cable
Rob-O
Sep 11 2013, 08:38 AM
Haven't found the Terry cable online, who has these?
larryM
Sep 12 2013, 09:10 PM
914-6 914-all clutch cable comparisons - has pics
just do a search for
clutch cable - you will find more answers than you can read in one sitting
Rob-O
Sep 12 2013, 09:28 PM
Thanks Larry. I read your post when it came out awhile back. I understood that the Terry cable is a thicker gauge wind/strand, and that it's about 2 inches longer. But in reading it sounds like there have been failures with them.
On the other hand, the Gemo cable being (possibly) Chinese made doesn't sound all that great either.
I guess I expected an overwhelming response one way or another, but that doesn't seem to be the case.
I'll try Gemo and see how it goes. It's not all that hard to change the thing out. If I don't like it (or the quality looks suspect), I can always go with something else later.
Porschef
Sep 13 2013, 04:37 AM
The Gemo I installed was made in Germany, and I believe oem.
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