Forte's Cable clutch adjuster - Quick help, please

[Phoenixmsb]

Forte's parts are incredible! - instructions, not so much :-)

Could someone take a quick peek at this picture to see if I have the clutch cable adjuster installed correctly? I think I have the inside piece backward and I hate to bother Mike with such a stupid question. What do you all think - correct or change the inside piece around?
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Thanks for any help!
Bruce

[AC Bill]

The threaded portion and the knurled knob, should be on the outside of the firewall.

[AC Bill]

That is so you can adjust the cable by turning the knurled knob, along the threads to push the clutch cable housing outward, or to allow it to move inward. There will be tension on the cable housing once it's connected to the clutch arm. Not all adjusters are the same, but this one shows you the basics.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p02qXs9L7O4

[Phoenixmsb]

That is so you can adjust the cable by turning the knurled knob, along the threads to push the clutch cable housing outward, or to allow it to move inward. There will be tension on the cable housing once it's connected to the clutch arm. Not all adjusters are the same, but this one shows you the basics.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p02qXs9L7O4

Forte's seems to be different. The knurled part is attached to the threaded area - I can't have the threaded area outside AND have the knurled part outside too. It has the inner female threaded part that can thread on with the flange to the outside or to the inside. This is what is confusing me.

[AC Bill]

Well can you draw the threads through the part of the adjuster, that is permanently attached to the firewall, by unscrewing it using the knurled knob?

Edit-Sorry I stand corrected, the threads turn do with the knob, not independent of them. Mine has grooves in the thread to allow for a detente ball, to hold it from turning with use, or perhaps vibration. The part that attaches to your firewall is what it threads in and out of.

[AC Bill]

Looking at your picture again, it looks like you have a part missing. The part that is attached to the firewall that hols it all together..?

[AC Bill]

It's usually held on, depending on the adjuste,r with one to four screws. I had to drill my firewall for the screws. I used machine screws and nylock nuts to hold it.

Google Image-https://acdn.americanmuscle.com/i/20100213130307_2538.jpg

The attachment is what mine looks like.

[Phoenixmsb]

Here is the second way to install it. I know the knurled part is to the outside to grab and adjust but I flipped the inside part around to put the curved part of the female part against the firewall tube inside. Does this look better?

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[AC Bill]

That looks better, but what holds the inside part from just turning, when you want to adjust the cable? It needs to be affixed somehow I would think. Like somethings missing?
It almost looks like the cable quadrant would hit the end of the adjuster, when the clutch is depressed. Is there enough clearance?

[boat737]

I don't really know, but from your two pictures, I'm thinking both parts go on the outside/forward side. The nut/bushing looking thing slides in the firewall hole from the forward side, then the knurled screw part screws into the nut/bushing, again from the forward side. Then to adjust, screw the knurled part CCW to tighten (forward), or CW to slaken (inward).

[rich grsc]

I don't really know, but from your two pictures, I'm thinking both parts go on the outside/forward side. The nut/bushing looking thing slides in the firewall hole from the forward side, then the knurled screw part screws into the nut/bushing, again from the forward side. Then to adjust, screw the knurled part CCW to tighten (forward), or CW to slaken (inward).

Right, both parts on the outside.

[AC Bill]

Right, both parts on the outside.

That would seem the way it is designed, but what stops it from turning, while doing any adjustments. You'd need a set screw or soothing to hold it? I guess you could chance marking it up, but maybe holding it with a set of channel lock pliers or?:confused:

[Phoenixmsb]

That would seem the way it is designed, but what stops it from turning, while doing any adjustments. You'd need a set screw or soothing to hold it? I guess you could chance marking it up, but maybe holding it with a set of channel lock pliers or?:confused:


How about this way? Maybe with a bit of black silicone to secure the nut / bushing against the firewall (not glued on but enough to keep from turning)? This way the cable tension holds it in the firewall.

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[CraigS]

Now you have it. but you are not done yet. See how the cable makes a 10-15 degree angle upward to get to the aluminum piece? Not good as it will saw it's way through the adjuster eventually. Many years ago Mike suggested get a socket that fits in the hole where the adjuster is now, put a long extension on it, and use that leverage to bend the tube/firewall until the cable comes straight out of the adjuster. BTW, don't worry about it adjusting on it's own. No need to silicone it into the firewall. Mine has been in there for 9 years and works fine as is.

[Phoenixmsb]

Now you have it. but you are not done yet. See how the cable makes a 10-15 degree angle upward to get to the aluminum piece? Not good as it will saw it's way through the adjuster eventually. Many years ago Mike suggested get a socket that fits in the hole where the adjuster is now, put a long extension on it, and use that leverage to bend the tube/firewall until the cable comes straight out of the adjuster. BTW, don't worry about it adjusting on it's own. No need to silicone it into the firewall. Mine has been in there for 9 years and works fine as is.

Thank you so much! Getting out the sockets and big bar now. I'll make it straight and put away the silicone.

Great help to get me back on track.

Bruce