Clutch cable metal housing connection

[DocSuesss]

Car is a 1982 911SC. I'm about to replace the transmission shift fork plate as it's leaking and noticed my clutch cable housing touches against the side of the transmission. The final few inches of metal tubing/housing curves toward the transmission. Is this correct orientation or should the curve slope up or down? If I rotate this tubing will I need to readjust my clutch? Also any wisdom on the shift fork plate upgrade is appreciated as well. Thanks!!

[proporsche]

your clutch cable should be routed above the the throttle lincage on the transmission-bend over it and yes you should after you relocate the cable -adjust it..
Ivan

[DocSuesss]

Is there some reason the clutch cable could have been purposely routed in this manner? The clutch was replaced about 18 months ago by a garage that has some experience with these cars. I actually had the car shipped from that garage after having some work done before it came my way (Texas to Arizona). I spent time talking with the mechanic in person before the car was shipped. Just want to make sure I should reroute.

[proporsche]

that is the way it was designed....for some reason that mechanic had no clue

Ivan

[Duc Hunter]

I had similar issues when I mounted mine the wrong way. Run it over the throttle and you will be fine. Should not have to pull the cable (I don't think). Just pull it off the clutch fork, disconnect it from the transmission mounting bracket, re-route it, and put it back together.

[tobluforu]