Clutch cable adjust...

[RyanH]

Hi. Just adjusting my clutch, read heaps of threads about this and all make for great advice. However, I am at a loss as to how to adjust the cable in the centre console by the pedal cluster? Apart from it being [arguably] the most inaccessible area of the car to work in, the cable spins back each time I turn it. Do I have to release the cable at the clevis end to allow it to turn in, ie towards the front of the car? Any advice appreciated.

Thanks...

[rchandramouli]

You need to release the cable from the pedal cluster at the clevis pin. Then you can adjust the clevis that screws onto the cable. Best advice I got was to add some anti seize to the pin in case you need to remove it again.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/825688-clutch-cable-replacement-question.html

My hands and head still hurt from banging them in such a tight space.

Good luck!

[Nick Triesch]

I wish Porsche used a butterfly nut like on old VW bugs to adjust the clutch. Do it by hand in about a minute! Also, wish they used the super easy an effective forced air heating system. Just turn a knob and you were warm.

[DRACO A5OG]

Remove your front seat to get more room for yourself. Why are you adjusting at the clevis?

Are you bottomed out at the clutch? If so, your cable has stretched and it may snap so, consider getting a replacement or you will need to do this job all over again shortly but worse would be if the cable snaps on the road, not too fun.

[Jdub]

^ +1

Not sure why you are adjusting in that area - that is a "set and forget" area, touched only when 1) you've lost cable via cable stretch and should replace the cable and/or 2) you are replacing the 1/4" round brass bush that protects the clevis pin from grinding out the hole of the pedal cluster it slides into (these should be replaced regularly as the rounding out of the hole leads to woe).

[Peter Zimmermann]

Silly question...is there a jamb nut on the cable at the clevis? If no, you need one, then you can lock the cable from turning.

BTW; what year/model is your car?

[wolds]

Peter, I don't see the point of the jamb nut. The clutch end of the cable has a slotted hole if my memory is correct. I don't see how the cable could go out of adjustment after the cable is adjusted if you don't use the nut.

[Peter Zimmermann]

Originally Posted by wolds

Peter, I don't see the point of the jamb nut. The clutch end of the cable has a slotted hole if my memory is correct. I don't see how the cable could go out of adjustment after the cable is adjusted if you don't use the nut.

Yeah, I know, but Ryan's post has completely confused me. The reason I suggested a jamb nut was to be sure that he is properly securing his cable before trying to adjust the clutch, instead of trying to adjust it at the clevis (which would be much too hard).

The rule of thumb, for '77 > clutch cables with an omega spring, is to set the clevis end by installing the clevis jamb nut with six threads of the cable showing AFTER the jamb nut is tightened. This prevents too much cable from sticking through the clevis and interfering with the pedal cluster clutch arm. Then all of the adjustment process can be done under the car.

[wolds]

OK, I get the logic. A few years ago I replaced my cable and at the time there was some discussion that the cables currently being made were in fact slightly longer than the original spec. Do you have any knowledge of this Pete?

[RyanH]

Thanks for all your replies. I have a 1970 911T. I am trying to turn in the cable from the cluster end to give me more adjustment at the transmission end as this seems to be winding too far out for my liking. Maybe I am going about this wrong, I am a little confused myself now!!

[Peter Zimmermann]

The only way you can turn the cable to a different setting, at the pedals, is to loosen the cable under the car.

If you need more travel have you tried moving your pedal stop on your pedal board?

[RyanH]

I decided to replace the bushings in the pedal cluster as the brake pedal is especially wobbly. When I started to disassemble I figured out that the pin needs to come out to release the cable, and then this can be turned in! I don't know how I didn't figure that out, simple when you see it happen in front of you. Anyway I pushed out the pin easily enough but it has disappeared into thin air, would you believe it! I've looked everywhere and can't find it, maybe when the cluster comes out it will reappear? Thanks for all your input, much appreciated...