Very Hard Clutch breaking cables HELP!

terryhowellus · November 4th, 2007, 01:04 AM

I bought a 192 LX 5.0 that has a Tremec 3550 with some sort of HD clutch. The peddle pressure is very hard. Almost to the point it hurts to push on a day my knees are not working good. I broke 3 HD Zoom clutch cables.

I have checked by binds and see nothing wrong. The cable appears to be routed fine. Could there be a problem with the clutch itself. I was going to replace the clutch with one that has a software peddle pressure.

Does anyone know of a good street clutch that has lighter peddle pressure?

Whats weird is, I broke another cable tonight and the clutch cable dust cover came flying off. It shot out under the car like a rocket with a loud bang.

I think the original owner out a crazy hard strip clutch in it.

JBIGBOOTSY · November 4th, 2007, 01:05 AM

Centerforce dual friction.

terryhowellus · November 4th, 2007, 01:24 AM

is there a cable that won't break with this clutch

89LX347 · November 4th, 2007, 02:08 AM

throwout bearing maybe?

TENGRAM · November 4th, 2007, 02:44 AM

Originally Posted by terryhowellus

is there a cable that won't break with this clutch

the OEM clutch cable that maximum motorsports sells is far superior than most aftermarket cables. see the difference:

also, where is it breaking at? sometimes the sharp edges on aftermarket clutch quadrants cut into the cable leading to breakage.

terryhowellus · November 4th, 2007, 10:39 PM

The first cable did break due to a clutch quadrant that wasn't installed properly. The quadrant actually cut the end of the cable off. I corrected this problem by realigning the quadrant.

The next 2 cables broke on the other end. One cable had the basing break apart and another the end came off.

I am sure it is the clutch that is in the car. Is there any clutch that is high performance and has light peddle pressure? Would the Centerforce dual friction fall into this category.

TENGRAM · November 4th, 2007, 10:49 PM

Originally Posted by terryhowellus

Is there any clutch that is high performance and has light peddle pressure? Would the Centerforce dual friction fall into this category.

yes.

terryhowellus · November 5th, 2007, 04:31 PM

I decided to purchase the FMS King Cobra Clutch today. It is a diaphram clutch and claims to have 10% less peddle pressure.

terryhowellus · November 5th, 2007, 04:31 PM

I decided to purchase the FMS King Cobra Clutch today. It is a diaphram clutch and claims to have 10% less peddle pressure.

terryhowellus · November 10th, 2007, 10:43 PM

I solved the problem with the hard clutch. The clutch and pressure plate themselves were bad. Also, the pilot bearing in a million pieces when I removed the pressure plate. Overall the worn clutch was the major problem with hard peddle pressure.

The new king cobra clutch works great. Although, i changed the rear seal due to a leak and now it leaks even worse. I fear I have to take it apart again.

terry

ryans88gt · November 11th, 2007, 12:35 AM

you may need to quick sleeve the crank journal if there was a nick in it (or you put one in it)

November 4th, 2007, 01:04 AM	#1
terryhowellus Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 7 iTrader: 0 reviews	Very Hard Clutch breaking cables HELP! I bought a 192 LX 5.0 that has a Tremec 3550 with some sort of HD clutch. The peddle pressure is very hard. Almost to the point it hurts to push on a day my knees are not working good. I broke 3 HD Zoom clutch cables. I have checked by binds and see nothing wrong. The cable appears to be routed fine. Could there be a problem with the clutch itself. I was going to replace the clutch with one that has a software peddle pressure. Does anyone know of a good street clutch that has lighter peddle pressure? Whats weird is, I broke another cable tonight and the clutch cable dust cover came flying off. It shot out under the car like a rocket with a loud bang. I think the original owner out a crazy hard strip clutch in it.

November 4th, 2007, 01:05 AM	#2
JBIGBOOTSY MM Fanatic 1990 LX hatch Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hobart Indiana Posts: 4,392 iTrader: 0 reviews	Centerforce dual friction. __________________ Bolt-on Abraham Lincoln Log motor. With extra wiring.

November 4th, 2007, 02:08 AM	#4
89LX347 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,304 iTrader: 0 reviews	throwout bearing maybe? __________________ I believe in art when it is not seen. I believe in music when it is not audible. I believe in God when He is silent.

November 11th, 2007, 12:35 AM	#11
ryans88gt MM Fanatic Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 4,627 iTrader: 0 reviews	you may need to quick sleeve the crank journal if there was a nick in it (or you put one in it) __________________ 88 GT CHI headed 351w 10.8 @ 125 - still figuring it out. 03 Cobra 2.3 whipple 10.7 @ 129 - sold it 04 Mach 1 12.7 @ 109 mostly stock - sold it 89 LX procharged 302 515 hp 497 ftlbs 10.7 @130 mph - sold it

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November 4th, 2007, 01:24 AM	#3
terryhowellus Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 7 iTrader: 0 reviews	is there a cable that won't break with this clutch

November 4th, 2007, 10:39 PM	#6
terryhowellus Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 7 iTrader: 0 reviews	The first cable did break due to a clutch quadrant that wasn't installed properly. The quadrant actually cut the end of the cable off. I corrected this problem by realigning the quadrant. The next 2 cables broke on the other end. One cable had the basing break apart and another the end came off. I am sure it is the clutch that is in the car. Is there any clutch that is high performance and has light peddle pressure? Would the Centerforce dual friction fall into this category.

November 5th, 2007, 04:31 PM	#8
terryhowellus Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 7 iTrader: 0 reviews	I decided to purchase the FMS King Cobra Clutch today. It is a diaphram clutch and claims to have 10% less peddle pressure.

November 10th, 2007, 10:43 PM	#10
terryhowellus Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 7 iTrader: 0 reviews	I solved the problem with the hard clutch. The clutch and pressure plate themselves were bad. Also, the pilot bearing in a million pieces when I removed the pressure plate. Overall the worn clutch was the major problem with hard peddle pressure. The new king cobra clutch works great. Although, i changed the rear seal due to a leak and now it leaks even worse. I fear I have to take it apart again. terry

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