[jmohn]

[QUOTE=sc_rufctr;5277418]Tie a piece of cord to the end of the existing shifter before you pull it from the car.
Pull out cable... Then transfer the cord to the new cable and pull back through.

I agree, very helpful.

The only other caveats are be sure you thread the attaching "clevis"onto the pedal end of the cable "far enough" (IIRC about 1/4" of the thread should be exposed in the clevis). You don't want to make the connection at the pedal cluster twice; and be sure you put sufficient "bow" in the rigid portion of the cable (between the mount on the transmission/bell-housing and the tunnel fire-wall) or you'll have clutch "shudder".

I did mine when I was 60 (2 years ago), I'm replacing rear wheel bearings now.

Good luck,

Jerry M
'78 SC