Coyote Cable pull Clutch Adjustment question

[BEAR-AvHistory]

Have replaced the clutch assembly & want to adjust it. I know you need to snug it up so there is no slack but is that hand tight on the adjusting rod at the clutch end of the cable or tighter than that?:confused:

[johnnybgoode]

I leave 1/8 to 1/16" of slack between the cable and the FW adjuster when you pull on the cable. My cable snapped a couple of years ago. I replaced it with the OEM ford cable with the adjuster on the end however the cable was shorter than the one it replaced and I ended up having to cut the adjustment nut in half to leave some room for the jam nut. This has always worried me but I made sure there is no preload on the clutch fork other than the recommended "dimes" width at the FW adjuster (after a couple of more years on the clutch my FW adjuster is still only about one complete turn from being all the way in). Also found this that might help. https://www.maximummotorsports.com/How-to-Adjust-a-Mustang-Clutch-Cable.aspx

Scott

[Bob Cowan]

The stock design is to have the bearing resting on the pressure plate fingers. That's an attempt to decrease rattling noises from the various components. You're keeping pressure on the components, without compressing the pressure plate.

When adjusting the cable, you have to feel the clutch pedal. With an air gap, you'll feel free movement of the pedal. Then there's some light pressure as you take up the slack in all the components. Then there's a lot more pressure to actually work the pressure plate.

I like the clutch pedal to be about in the middle of that second section. As things get hot, you'll lose a little bit free movement as parts grow. But still not compressing the PP until you're ready. Also, the clutch will have to wear a lot before you need to adjust the cable again.

[BEAR-AvHistory]

Was able to see the TOB where it meets the clutch spring. My adjuster is a threaded rod at the fork. Have Forte's extension on the fork.

I tightened the bolts till the bearing touched the clutch spring then gave them two more turns. Seems to have done the job. Some small stuff before I take it off the jack stands & push it outside for a start.

Will check for function from that point.

Thanks everybody for the input.