what hook for the steeda quadrant

Maverick530 · January 26th, 2011, 04:05 PM

im intalling a new clutch cable since my other one is demolished, and i had to buy a zoom one since i needed it now, and couldnt wait a week. and it was cheap, ill buy a MM one or OEM one in about 6 months, okay now for the question.

i have a double hook quadrant, which hook do i put the cable on for an adjustable cable. the hook that is farther away, or closer to me.

and for the transmission part do i just adjust the screw and the lock nut in the middle right?

cliffyk · January 26th, 2011, 11:01 PM

The answer to both questions is "whatever fits and operates the clutch properly", there is no definitive answer.

When you get done there should be 1-1/4" to 1-1/2" free play in the pedal...

Maverick530 · January 26th, 2011, 11:03 PM

well i stuck it on the first one, and i dont have freeplay

cliffyk · January 26th, 2011, 11:07 PM

You have to adjust the cable (or firewall adjuster if you have one) to get the specified free play--otherwise you are pre-loading the throwout bearing which will cause it to fail prematurely; or worst case, if the pedal is rock-hard, the clutch will slip and burn out.

Maverick530 · January 26th, 2011, 11:45 PM

how do i put free play, and by free play, do you mean, i can beable to lift the clutch

is this right?

YouTube - FIREWALL CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT 101

cliffyk · January 27th, 2011, 12:39 AM

Free play means that when you push down on the clutch pedal with your hand the pedal should move 1-1/4" to 1-1/2" before you feel the throwout bearing start to press against the clutch spring.

If you have a firewall adjuster then you would screw it in, toward the firewall; if you do not have a firewall adjuster then you need to loosen the adjustable cable under the car at the clutch lever.

Maverick530 · January 27th, 2011, 12:46 AM

well i have it set up like the video, except that at the transmission i have the nut and the locking nut more towards the end of the cable since its hard to screw it in more to the center (ill have to do that when i have a friend with a crowbar) and all the slack out of the cable at the firewall adjuster, and the engagement point of the clutch is at the higher end of the clutch, i dont have to push it in all the way to shift..

cliffyk · January 27th, 2011, 01:12 AM

I didn't watch the video, as it is not your car it's not particularly relevant. Can you get a photo of the firewall adjuster in your car so we can see how it is adjusted?

The cable is too tight and if the cable adjuster is at the end of the threaded extension then you need to screw the f/w adjuster in toward the firewall to loosen the cable. If the f/w adjuster is already screwed in all the way then you will have to regroup and figure out why.

Post a photo of how your /w adjuster is set.

Maverick530 · January 27th, 2011, 05:35 PM

im just saying thats how my car was adjusted, but the firewall adjuster is about halfway in from the halfpoint

cliffyk · January 27th, 2011, 05:45 PM

Originally Posted by Maverick530

im just saying thats how my car was adjusted, but the firewall adjuster is about halfway in from the halfpoint

Then screw it in further until the cable is more loose and you have appropriate free play in the pedal...

Maverick530 · January 27th, 2011, 05:49 PM

okay a little more in then i thought, but i get what your saying now.

Maverick530 · January 27th, 2011, 05:50 PM

so in the video it say a dimes distance... thats not right?

January 26th, 2011, 04:05 PM	#1
Maverick530 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT Vert Average Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Lafayette Louisiana Posts: 2,403 iTrader: 0 reviews	what hook for the steeda quadrant im intalling a new clutch cable since my other one is demolished, and i had to buy a zoom one since i needed it now, and couldnt wait a week. and it was cheap, ill buy a MM one or OEM one in about 6 months, okay now for the question. i have a double hook quadrant, which hook do i put the cable on for an adjustable cable. the hook that is farther away, or closer to me. and for the transmission part do i just adjust the screw and the lock nut in the middle right?

January 26th, 2011, 11:01 PM	#2
cliffyk Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Saint Augustine, FL Posts: 1,808 iTrader: 1 reviews	The answer to both questions is "whatever fits and operates the clutch properly", there is no definitive answer. When you get done there should be 1-1/4" to 1-1/2" free play in the pedal... __________________ -cliff knight- My Mustang 2003 GT, UPR X, 24lb/h injectors, Magnaflow, 180° stat, PP 70mm TB & plenum, DF Commando, Steeda UDPs, Ralco RZ_flywheel, RAM HDX clutch, WX EFX COPs 3.73s, 262 rwHP/305 lb-ft. Flex-fuel: burns gas and rubber...

January 26th, 2011, 11:07 PM	#4
cliffyk Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Saint Augustine, FL Posts: 1,808 iTrader: 1 reviews	You have to adjust the cable (or firewall adjuster if you have one) to get the specified free play--otherwise you are pre-loading the throwout bearing which will cause it to fail prematurely; or worst case, if the pedal is rock-hard, the clutch will slip and burn out. __________________ -cliff knight- My Mustang 2003 GT, UPR X, 24lb/h injectors, Magnaflow, 180° stat, PP 70mm TB & plenum, DF Commando, Steeda UDPs, Ralco RZ_flywheel, RAM HDX clutch, WX EFX COPs 3.73s, 262 rwHP/305 lb-ft. Flex-fuel: burns gas and rubber...

January 27th, 2011, 12:39 AM	#6
cliffyk Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Saint Augustine, FL Posts: 1,808 iTrader: 1 reviews	Free play means that when you push down on the clutch pedal with your hand the pedal should move 1-1/4" to 1-1/2" before you feel the throwout bearing start to press against the clutch spring. If you have a firewall adjuster then you would screw it in, toward the firewall; if you do not have a firewall adjuster then you need to loosen the adjustable cable under the car at the clutch lever. __________________ -cliff knight- My Mustang 2003 GT, UPR X, 24lb/h injectors, Magnaflow, 180° stat, PP 70mm TB & plenum, DF Commando, Steeda UDPs, Ralco RZ_flywheel, RAM HDX clutch, WX EFX COPs 3.73s, 262 rwHP/305 lb-ft. Flex-fuel: burns gas and rubber...

January 27th, 2011, 01:12 AM	#8
cliffyk Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Saint Augustine, FL Posts: 1,808 iTrader: 1 reviews	I didn't watch the video, as it is not your car it's not particularly relevant. Can you get a photo of the firewall adjuster in your car so we can see how it is adjusted? The cable is too tight and if the cable adjuster is at the end of the threaded extension then you need to screw the f/w adjuster in toward the firewall to loosen the cable. If the f/w adjuster is already screwed in all the way then you will have to regroup and figure out why. Post a photo of how your /w adjuster is set. __________________ -cliff knight- My Mustang 2003 GT, UPR X, 24lb/h injectors, Magnaflow, 180° stat, PP 70mm TB & plenum, DF Commando, Steeda UDPs, Ralco RZ_flywheel, RAM HDX clutch, WX EFX COPs 3.73s, 262 rwHP/305 lb-ft. Flex-fuel: burns gas and rubber...

January 26th, 2011, 11:03 PM	#3
Maverick530 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT Vert Average Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Lafayette Louisiana Posts: 2,403 iTrader: 0 reviews	well i stuck it on the first one, and i dont have freeplay

January 27th, 2011, 12:46 AM	#7
Maverick530 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT Vert Average Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Lafayette Louisiana Posts: 2,403 iTrader: 0 reviews	well i have it set up like the video, except that at the transmission i have the nut and the locking nut more towards the end of the cable since its hard to screw it in more to the center (ill have to do that when i have a friend with a crowbar) and all the slack out of the cable at the firewall adjuster, and the engagement point of the clutch is at the higher end of the clutch, i dont have to push it in all the way to shift..

January 27th, 2011, 05:35 PM	#9
Maverick530 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT Vert Average Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Lafayette Louisiana Posts: 2,403 iTrader: 0 reviews	im just saying thats how my car was adjusted, but the firewall adjuster is about halfway in from the halfpoint

January 27th, 2011, 05:49 PM	#11
Maverick530 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT Vert Average Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Lafayette Louisiana Posts: 2,403 iTrader: 0 reviews	okay a little more in then i thought, but i get what your saying now.

January 27th, 2011, 05:50 PM	#12
Maverick530 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT Vert Average Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Lafayette Louisiana Posts: 2,403 iTrader: 0 reviews	so in the video it say a dimes distance... thats not right?

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