Clutch Cable Linkage - Pedal Box End

[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]

Originally Posted by 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

Hi Spike,

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

[Bonzo]

Originally Posted by 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

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]

Originally Posted by Bonzo

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