BradCraig
06-23-2020, 07:18 PM
I got my Ford M-7553-C302 clutch cable, MUCH better than the FFR one. HOWEVER, when I put it on it was about an inch short of proper adjustment when threaded all the way in. I looked for several adjuster options and they were either too expensive or I didn't like them. So, here is what I did:
In my parts box I located the unused power rack bushing and sleeve, realized that the bushing is the same diameter as the plastic end of the cable and also fits into the hole in the cable stop on the trans with minor grinding:
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I then cut it down to 1.5", right at what I needed to get the adjustment in range:
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With a couple wraps of electrical tape the sleeve fits snugly over the plastic cable end:
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Mount the cable, problem solved.
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THIS is why I throw away none of those parts, never know when you'll need them. But honestly, do yourself a favor and order the Ford cable. Night and day difference.
Hope this helps someone else.
Brad
In my parts box I located the unused power rack bushing and sleeve, realized that the bushing is the same diameter as the plastic end of the cable and also fits into the hole in the cable stop on the trans with minor grinding:
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I then cut it down to 1.5", right at what I needed to get the adjustment in range:
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With a couple wraps of electrical tape the sleeve fits snugly over the plastic cable end:
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Mount the cable, problem solved.
130434
THIS is why I throw away none of those parts, never know when you'll need them. But honestly, do yourself a favor and order the Ford cable. Night and day difference.
Hope this helps someone else.
Brad