Seond Gear is being a b*tch

overnightmillionaire · November 12th, 2011, 06:57 PM

Hey Guys,

I just had new fly wheel, clutch, aluminum quadrant, throw out bearing, firewall adjuster installed by a shop.

When I take off from 1st (reved up to say 5k-6k RPMS) and try to shift into second it won't go in (it's very rare if it does), it will even grind some times. I don't have any issue with second gear when I'm driving like a normal person, it only happens when my engine's spinning high.

My clutch's engagement point is pretty close to the floor. No other gear has this issue... which is odd, and which makes me think it's not the low engagement point.

PS. Which way do I turn my firewall adjuster to raise the engagement point?

Thanks

bigjohnstud4200 · November 12th, 2011, 07:00 PM

turn it outwards.. mine was having a little trouble getting into second also and I just adjusted it with success. good luck.

overnightmillionaire · November 12th, 2011, 07:01 PM

Originally Posted by bigjohnstud4200

turn it outwards.. mine was having a little trouble getting into second also and I just adjusted it with success. good luck.

I can't tell which way is outwards, turn to left or right? In other words, counter clock wise or clock wise. lol

bigjohnstud4200 · November 12th, 2011, 07:18 PM

mine is counter-clockwise to turn it out.

bulloch27 · November 12th, 2011, 09:44 PM

Turn counter-clockwise. This is the problem...... the clutch probably isn't disengaging enough. This adjustment will remedy the problem and make your problems disappear. You will be able to fine tune the clutch engagement point with the firewall adjuster.

overnightmillionaire · November 12th, 2011, 10:40 PM

Originally Posted by bulloch27

Turn counter-clockwise. This is the problem...... the clutch probably isn't disengaging enough. This adjustment will remedy the problem and make your problems disappear. You will be able to fine tune the clutch engagement point with the firewall adjuster.

Thanks, sorry for all the questions, but did you have to keep starting your car to test the adjustment? Also how many clicks would you turn it counter-clock wise before testing the engagement point again, how many turns is a significant change to the clutch?

bigjohnstud4200 · November 12th, 2011, 10:46 PM

I start the car, turn it a bit and test the clutch feel. I've also go a freeplay kit so my adjustments probably feel and work a little different than yours.

overnightmillionaire · November 12th, 2011, 10:54 PM

Originally Posted by bigjohnstud4200

I start the car, turn it a bit and test the clutch feel. I've also go a freeplay kit so my adjustments probably feel and work a little different than yours.

Awesome, thanks!

bulloch27 · November 13th, 2011, 08:34 AM

Yeah, it's a trial and error kinda thing. Good news though, once you get it where it needs to be you're pretty much done. It will require some minor adjustments as the clutch wears but its not very often.

overnightmillionaire · November 13th, 2011, 10:25 AM

Yeah,

Have one more problem, my clutch rattles a bit when my foots off it. I can move it slightly left or right, or up and down (like 1/4 inch) but it's enough to have this annoying rattle when I'm idle.

Should I just tighten the bolt, I'm assuming it just got lose over time.

Thanks

bulloch27 · November 13th, 2011, 07:55 PM

Are you saying the clutch pedal is rattling? If that's what you're saying I've never had any issues with the clutch pedal rattling and if you have proper clutch cable tension on the pedal it wouldn't rattle.

JayC · November 13th, 2011, 08:26 PM

Adjust the cable til there is no slack at the firewall adjuster.

November 12th, 2011, 06:57 PM	#1
overnightmillionaire Regular Mustang GT 2004 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 219 iTrader: 0 reviews	Seond Gear is being a b*tch Hey Guys, I just had new fly wheel, clutch, aluminum quadrant, throw out bearing, firewall adjuster installed by a shop. When I take off from 1st (reved up to say 5k-6k RPMS) and try to shift into second it won't go in (it's very rare if it does), it will even grind some times. I don't have any issue with second gear when I'm driving like a normal person, it only happens when my engine's spinning high. My clutch's engagement point is pretty close to the floor. No other gear has this issue... which is odd, and which makes me think it's not the low engagement point. PS. Which way do I turn my firewall adjuster to raise the engagement point? Thanks

November 12th, 2011, 09:44 PM	#5
bulloch27 Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 Mustang Fauxbra N/T @ Fast Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Statesboro, Ga Posts: 2,879 iTrader: 0 reviews	Turn counter-clockwise. This is the problem...... the clutch probably isn't disengaging enough. This adjustment will remedy the problem and make your problems disappear. You will be able to fine tune the clutch engagement point with the firewall adjuster. __________________ All the typical bolt-ons, well a lot are welded on. Bone stock I tell ya. First time at the track, what do I do now? 03 Silver Fauxbra; 06 Legend Lime GT, 89 Outwlaw 10.5W Coupe, 93 Teal Cobra, 93 Red GT, 93 Teal LX - All Sold

November 13th, 2011, 08:34 AM	#9
bulloch27 Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 Mustang Fauxbra N/T @ Fast Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Statesboro, Ga Posts: 2,879 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yeah, it's a trial and error kinda thing. Good news though, once you get it where it needs to be you're pretty much done. It will require some minor adjustments as the clutch wears but its not very often. __________________ All the typical bolt-ons, well a lot are welded on. Bone stock I tell ya. First time at the track, what do I do now? 03 Silver Fauxbra; 06 Legend Lime GT, 89 Outwlaw 10.5W Coupe, 93 Teal Cobra, 93 Red GT, 93 Teal LX - All Sold

November 13th, 2011, 07:55 PM	#11
bulloch27 Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 Mustang Fauxbra N/T @ Fast Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Statesboro, Ga Posts: 2,879 iTrader: 0 reviews	Are you saying the clutch pedal is rattling? If that's what you're saying I've never had any issues with the clutch pedal rattling and if you have proper clutch cable tension on the pedal it wouldn't rattle. __________________ All the typical bolt-ons, well a lot are welded on. Bone stock I tell ya. First time at the track, what do I do now? 03 Silver Fauxbra; 06 Legend Lime GT, 89 Outwlaw 10.5W Coupe, 93 Teal Cobra, 93 Red GT, 93 Teal LX - All Sold

November 13th, 2011, 08:26 PM	#12
JayC Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 1,346 iTrader: 2 reviews	Adjust the cable til there is no slack at the firewall adjuster. __________________ tuned by SPEEDY DYNO 12.41 @ 109 mph w/ CMS stage II cams 11.13 @ 122 mph NX 150 shot Launch soft, shift slow, rev low, stay slow

November 13th, 2011, 10:25 AM	#10
overnightmillionaire Regular Mustang GT 2004 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 219 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yeah, Have one more problem, my clutch rattles a bit when my foots off it. I can move it slightly left or right, or up and down (like 1/4 inch) but it's enough to have this annoying rattle when I'm idle. Should I just tighten the bolt, I'm assuming it just got lose over time. Thanks

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