Clutch Cable Linkage - Pedal Box End

[Spikehaus]

Help Please................

I have spent the last four hours playing around with the original Sierra XR4x4 clutch cable. I have made a small roller to help gain adequate travel on the clutch pedal, however to gain the 30 mm movement required on the fork arm it is causing the pedal to be in an un-drivable position.

Does anyone have any photos of how they have connected it???

I will upload the photo of what I have done onto flicker - linky below

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2727/4372411903_652ecfc5f1_m.jpg

[ozzy1]

Would it not be feasable to remake the clutch pedal with a curve on it to give the necessary clearance/travel to put it in a more natural position? just a thought?

[twinturbo]

Is this a common problem? the 4x4 cable is not different in it's fittings than any other sierra clutch cable.

TT

[Spikehaus]

I have been thinking about remaking the clutch pedal, however was hoping for some info before I end up with 10 different versions!

[drury318]

I just bought an old stock capri cable from ebay, nice and short and with an eyeley already on the pedal end, its also adjustable.
Dennis

[DaddyA]

I just bought an old stock capri cable from ebay, nice and short and with an eyeley already on the pedal end, its also adjustable.
Dennis

Hi Spike,

did the same as well. Seems ok, not tried engaging with engine running yet though?

[Bonzo]

I just bought an old stock capri cable from ebay, nice and short and with an eyeley already on the pedal end, its also adjustable.
Dennis

Me to Nick :)

As with Daz, not tried it with the engine running yet.

Quite happy to send it up to you so as you can try before you buy ;) :) :)

[DaddyA]

Me to Nick :)

As with Daz, not tried it with the engine running yet.

Quite happy to send it up to you so as you can try before you buy ;) :) :)

Nick,

If you want to try it, i'll whip mine off and you can try it - save Bonzo posting.

[AshG]

i used a 1.3 capri cable works lovely and is nice and short.

[snapper]

The difference in some of the clutch cables is the length of the outer cable cover relative to the inner cable, if the outer cover is to short you will have some difficulty getting the action you want.
You can simply add some packing, round tube welded to the pedal box or washers to play with the correct length, to effectivelly extend the outer cover length.
You can do this at the gearbox end but beware of the cable chaffing.

[Spikehaus]

Cheers Guys, I managed to test the bite of mine by lifting the rear of the car on the pallet truck. It seems to require about 25 mm clear movement to prevent the wheels from turning and to allow first gear to engage. However, the clutch plate was already in the engine, so it may change once renewed. The Capri clutch cable about £10 on ebay, so I will get one on order.

I must admit, I hit a build milestone yesterday without even knowing it! Having the rear wheels turn under the power of the engine. I kinda wished I had tightened all the Nylocs. If so I would have maybe given the wheels a bit of a spin!

The capri cable appears perfect with the adjuster.

[dogwood]

Not sure if it's of help to anyone.
But I made a clutch cable adjuster from a piece of studding, drilled through
and a nut with a bit of tube welded on it.
Bit of a bodge, but works a treat

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p212/muddypaws4x4/Picture192.jpg

[Bonzo]

Agreed, some adjustment in the cable will probably be required ..... Unless you are having a custom cable made

Sorry if you already know this Nick ..... The original Sierra pedal had a built in automatic cable adjuster built into it.
Once the standard cable is fitted to the Roadster all adjustment is lost & you start to fight the free length of the inner cable ;)

Davids idea is a decent solution to cable adjustment :cool:

As Ash pointed out, The 1.3 Capri cable is ideal .... Just the right length, clevis pin eye on one end, ball fitting on the other + a decent adjustable section that will allow adjustment at the bell housing :)

Just thought this may help to get things clear in your mind mate :)

[gingea1pom]

Based on this thread I have brought a Capri Clutch cable from the bay.

£7.99 and no delivery charge, they seem to have a few as well.

Little Linky (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270515917772&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT)

Cheers Ginge

[Spikehaus]

Just ordered the same one Ginge, its cheaper than the one was watching on the bay!

[mr-p]

Does anyone know if this fits the DOHC as well??

Cheers

[davidimurray]

is there a difference between the Capri MK1 2 3 1600 & 2000 GT OHC Clutch Cable you guys have bought and the Ford Capri MKI 1300 1600 OHV Clutch Cable 68-72 (Item number: 270518956334 ) - seems to the be £2 cheaper than the other.

[Bonzo]

Possibly just a tad difference in length !!

I bought the same cable as Ash . The cheaper OHV engine one ..... Had the engine & box test fitted & the cable looked to be ideal :) :cool:

EDIT

Here's an ebay linky

Capri OHV Clutch cable (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270518956334&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.co.uk%3A80%2F%3F_from%3D R40%26_trksid%3Dp3907.m38.l1313%26_nkw%3D270518956 334%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1)

[Enoch]

I love this forum:) I was just thinking about a new clutch cable as mine is mullered. Ordered the Capri one thanks guys.

[Bonzo]

I love this forum:) I was just thinking about a new clutch cable as mine is mullered. Ordered the Capri one thanks guys.

Me too Enoch :) & at that price .... I will be buying one as a spare :cool:

Thanks for the heads up David :cool:

[Enoch]

I bet that seller is wondering what the hell is going on:) Probably sold more of them in the last few days than in the last 2 years:)

[Bonzo]

I bet that seller is wondering what the hell is going on:) Probably sold more of them in the last few days than in the last 2 years:)

He'll probably think he is selling them too cheap & put the price up :D :D

[davidimurray]

I just reushed in to get one before everyone else buys them up :D

[SeriesLandy]

I bet that seller is wondering what the hell is going on:) Probably sold more of them in the last few days than in the last 2 years:)

I sent him a question and he asked if it was the Capri owners club.

[Bonzo]

Just ordered the same one Ginge, its cheaper than the one was watching on the bay!

How's it going with the clutch nick, hope you are all sorted now :) :)

[georgenewman1]

Not sure if it's of help to anyone.
But I made a clutch cable adjuster from a piece of studding, drilled through
and a nut with a bit of tube welded on it.
Bit of a bodge, but works a treat

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p212/muddypaws4x4/Picture192.jpg

i like this, i like this a lot, ive just spent the last 2 hours trying to figure the best way to make an adjuster as im using the standard cable, well foer the moment anyway, made a loveley clevis to atach it to the pedal box tho :)

[brainbug007]

Guys I'm looking for one of these cables now and none of these old links work (obviously). Is this the right one?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CAPRI-MK1-1-3-1-6-1-6GT-OHV-1969-1973-CLUTCH-CABLE-NEW-/260889326334?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3cbe3732fe