clutch problem!

saltydog_NM · May 20th, 2008, 03:38 PM

I just bought a 1989 mustang 5.0L from my neighbor so I am new to the mustang world! It runs great but I do have a question though:

The clutch pedal is very stiff and I have to push it to floor as far as it will go to actually shift to any gear. Shifting to first and reverse causes the gears to grind and it doesnt just slide in, I have to shove it into gear. When I'm driving and shifting from any other gear, shifting is not smooth at all, I really have to use some muscle to push the shifter into gear and at the same time if I dont have the clutch pedal forcefully to the floor the gears just grind.

My neighbor did say that the clutch was aftermarket but is this normal? Either way the car is more of a hassle to drive because gears do not shift smoothly and the pedal is so hard to push down. What do I need to replace or adjust to fix this?

ryans88gt · May 20th, 2008, 03:41 PM

adjustable clutch cable or a new ford cable with a firewall adjuster

HMUSN · May 20th, 2008, 03:42 PM

welcome to the forums.

saltydog_NM · May 20th, 2008, 03:47 PM

sweet, I guess Ill purchase a new clutch cable, whats the difference between an adjustable clutch cable or the cable with a firewall adjuster? And where would the best place to buy either of these online?

White 89 · May 20th, 2008, 04:04 PM

On the reverse grinding issue. Just put it into 5th then into reverse. that is how i do it and no grinding. I think they all grind going into reverse. It is the T5 transmission. They are like that.

Like I said first put into 5th then into reverse. Works for me

93hatch · May 20th, 2008, 05:01 PM

no syncro for 5th gear

93hatch · May 20th, 2008, 05:32 PM

Originally Posted by White 89

On the reverse grinding issue. Just put it into 5th then into reverse. that is how i do it and no grinding. I think they all grind going into reverse. It is the T5 transmission. They are like that.

Like I said first put into 5th then into reverse. Works for me

adjustable cable, which is what i have, adjusts under the car, you just tighten or loosen a nut on the cable, firewall one you can adjust from under the hood, so you dont have to climb under the car. i think mine was like 40 bucks off summmit

91cobra5.0 · May 20th, 2008, 05:49 PM

ebay is also a awsome place

May 20th, 2008, 03:38 PM	#1
saltydog_NM Newbie 1989 Mustang GT 5.0L Join Date: May 2008 Location: IL Posts: 21 iTrader: 0 reviews	clutch problem! I just bought a 1989 mustang 5.0L from my neighbor so I am new to the mustang world! It runs great but I do have a question though: The clutch pedal is very stiff and I have to push it to floor as far as it will go to actually shift to any gear. Shifting to first and reverse causes the gears to grind and it doesnt just slide in, I have to shove it into gear. When I'm driving and shifting from any other gear, shifting is not smooth at all, I really have to use some muscle to push the shifter into gear and at the same time if I dont have the clutch pedal forcefully to the floor the gears just grind. My neighbor did say that the clutch was aftermarket but is this normal? Either way the car is more of a hassle to drive because gears do not shift smoothly and the pedal is so hard to push down. What do I need to replace or adjust to fix this?

May 20th, 2008, 03:41 PM	#2
ryans88gt MM Fanatic Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 4,627 iTrader: 0 reviews	adjustable clutch cable or a new ford cable with a firewall adjuster __________________ 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

May 20th, 2008, 03:42 PM	#3
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 36,836 iTrader: 9 reviews	welcome to the forums. __________________

May 20th, 2008, 03:47 PM	#4
saltydog_NM Newbie 1989 Mustang GT 5.0L Join Date: May 2008 Location: IL Posts: 21 iTrader: 0 reviews	sweet, I guess Ill purchase a new clutch cable, whats the difference between an adjustable clutch cable or the cable with a firewall adjuster? And where would the best place to buy either of these online? Last edited by saltydog_NM; May 20th, 2008 at 03:53 PM.

May 20th, 2008, 04:04 PM	#5
White 89 Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 825 iTrader: 0 reviews	On the reverse grinding issue. Just put it into 5th then into reverse. that is how i do it and no grinding. I think they all grind going into reverse. It is the T5 transmission. They are like that. Like I said first put into 5th then into reverse. Works for me __________________ 1989 mustang GT 5.0

May 20th, 2008, 05:01 PM	#6
93hatch Banned 1992 Lx 11.39@119.24 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Az Posts: 11,665 iTrader: 0 reviews	no syncro for 5th gear __________________ [QUOTE=93mustank;2577445]We speed tested my right arm for quickness in shifts... So he could design the cam for proper shift recovery.[/QUOTE]

May 20th, 2008, 05:49 PM	#8
91cobra5.0 Hardcore Enthusiast 94 GT Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 2,055 iTrader: 0 reviews	ebay is also a awsome place __________________ 94 GT - Deep Forest Green Off road X, flowmaster single chambers, typhoon intake, hurst short throw, CAI, eibach sportlines, 315s, foxbody short block

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