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So recently my Cobra wouldn't go into gear. Bummer,.. just when I thought I had all the kinks worked out, Blam I get stuck on the road again. this time though it was a rather minor mishap. My clutch cable was rubbing against the header, and I guess the heat must have eaten through it and broken the cable. Anyway, just a heads up to keep your clutch cable away from the header.
efnfast
10-10-2011, 09:43 PM
Oh if only somebody really super awesome like Alex was worried about his clutch cable potentially hitting the headers and melting and had a sponsering vendor create a functional and visually appealing solution for that need. Oh if only such a super awesome person like this existed years ago......
http://www.lsbilletworks.com/custom-other.html
=)
If only.... lol
Well now,.. I wish I had seen this earlier. I personally had my mechanic (whom I'd called in a state of panic,.. ok not panic but frustration) basically weld something together for me. Looks pretty good but not as cool as your thing.
Oh well.
Can you tell me about the windshield quick release kit? That sounds like a neat idea but not sure how it works.
efnfast
10-10-2011, 10:59 PM
That's not my site, it's Rick's (Prophet on here/ffr forums)
The windshield qr brackets basically bolt to the portion of the frame where the windshield would normally bolt through. Then the windshield posts slide down into the channels and are held in place with 2 quick release pins. To remove windshield you just pop the 2 pins out and slide the windshield out. Takes me about 10seconds total to remove/re-install the windshield on a finished car.
I'd say that the qr brackets are probably one of the best things I've bought for my build.
AC Bill
10-11-2011, 11:03 AM
I made a really simple bracket, that works well in keeping the cable clear of the headers.
It's that aluminum piece bolted to the engine below the coil, I simply attached the OEM cable bracket to it.
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m141/12GAGuy/IMG_2987.jpg
I made a really simple bracket, that works well in keeping the cable clear of the headers.
It's that aluminum piece bolted to the engine below the coil, I simply attached the OEM cable bracket to it.
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m141/12GAGuy/IMG_2987.jpg
brilliant.
This brings up another potential issue.
My radiator hose is rubbing slightly against the steering shaft. Nothing that concerned me greatly but now that I think of it, should I be worried?
rich grsc
10-11-2011, 05:01 PM
brilliant.
This brings up another potential issue.
My radiator hose is rubbing slightly against the steering shaft. Nothing that concerned me greatly but now that I think of it, should I be worried?
Why no. Not till engine torque and a rotating shaft rub a hole in it. :)
efnfast
10-11-2011, 06:04 PM
Why no. Not till engine torque and a rotating shaft rub a hole in it. :)
lol .... and if green fluid starts to pour out of it, just wrap some duct tape around it :D
AC Bill
10-12-2011, 10:56 AM
Rome, if you can't adjust the hose to clear the column, you could try zip tying a section of rubber, (old rad hose perhaps) to the hose, for some added protection against the rubbing.
mrmustang
10-12-2011, 11:06 AM
If you think this is a Roadster specific problem, think again. Countless Mustang owners have gone through the very same issues that you have with melting clutch cables. The trick as seen above is to route it further away from the header on the drivers side. Some also wrap the new cable is protective coverings (IE: heat shielding) to further protect it from potential failure due to exposure to high heat.
Bill S.
AC Bill
10-13-2011, 09:19 AM
Some also wrap the new cable is protective coverings (IE: heat shielding) to further protect it from potential failure due to exposure to high heat.Bill S.
Agreed! DEI makes a good heat shield wrap tape. I added this to the both the clutch cable, and the FFR throttle cable, as heat issues have also been a problem with it. Preventive medicine..:)
Rome, if you can't adjust the hose to clear the column, you could try zip tying a section of rubber, (old rad hose perhaps) to the hose, for some added protection against the rubbing.
Thanks,.. Will do