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AtlantaCobra
07-25-2023, 09:52 AM
Wanted to get your thoughts....drove a buddy's recent build the other day - MKIV with 427 built Windsor. All new parts, etc. First thing I noticed was how stiff the clutch was....like uncomfortably stiff, especially compared to my MKIII build.
Took a quick glance for crimp or something impeding the line and didn't see anything. Could it be just a very stiff clutch spring setup? Or has someone run into this before. Curious to hear your responses.
GoDadGo
07-25-2023, 10:22 AM
I've heard of guys changing the supplied clutch cable out with an OEM Ford Cable and it solved their issues.
Could this be a solution for you?
I don't know but it might be.
Good Luck!
Race clutch? My clutch is very comfortable to use, even in stop and go city traffic. I'm no expert, but have read posts about stiff clutches attributed to using high performance race parts.
BEAR-AvHistory
07-25-2023, 11:10 AM
Wanted to get your thoughts....drove a buddy's recent build the other day - MKIV with 427 built Windsor. All new parts, etc. First thing I noticed was how stiff the clutch was....like uncomfortably stiff, especially compared to my MKIII build.
Took a quick glance for crimp or something impeding the line and didn't see anything. Could it be just a very stiff clutch spring setup? Or has someone run into this before. Curious to hear your responses.
If its a heavy duty clutch with a cable pull he should get Forte's fork extender. Adds some mechanical leverage to the system.
Jeff Kleiner
07-25-2023, 11:14 AM
I just had a customer car in that was darn near impossible to drive due to the high clutch effort. Swapped it out to an OEM ford cable and ----BUTTER!
Jeff
Blitzboy54
07-25-2023, 11:41 AM
This is why mine is hydraulic.
MB750
07-25-2023, 11:59 AM
This is why mine is hydraulic.
Yup. When I seen the bend the FFR manual expects the cable to take I went hydraulic.
john42
07-25-2023, 12:10 PM
I have a McLeod racing clutch, with a Ford cable. All installed by Forte, along with the Forte effort reducer. Mine's as smooth as a Honda Civic...
An OEM Ford clutch cable will make all the difference. Like night and day.
michael everson
07-26-2023, 04:29 AM
what Jeff said. I throw the FFR cable right in the trash as soon as I find it on a new build.
Mike
Papa t
07-26-2023, 06:26 AM
what Jeff said. I throw the FFR cable right in the trash as soon as I find it on a new build.
Mike
I had the same issue with the FFR supplied cable. Also, had to change to the Ford Performance cable. Hopefully, someone from FFR see this recurring issues and reacts.
BradCraig
07-26-2023, 11:48 AM
+1 on throwing away the FF cable. Ford in is night\day difference.
AtlantaCobra
07-27-2023, 09:19 AM
I just had a customer car in that was darn near impossible to drive due to the high clutch effort. Swapped it out to an OEM ford cable and ----BUTTER!
Jeff
Hey Jeff, what is the part exactly? I know you mention OEM ford cable, but what should I tell him to order?
Ford M-7553-C302
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CNJO2K/?coliid=I3VOJG04NNS4YF&colid=TU1R4N1KFE6A&psc=1&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it
AC Bill
08-04-2023, 05:45 PM
Tefon lined OEM ****ch cable...
https://www.maximummotorsports.com/tech_drivetrn_clutch_clutch_cable.aspx
frankeeski
08-04-2023, 07:27 PM
Mike over at Fortes Parts Connection used to, and I think still does sell, a twin pack of Ford OEM clutch cables for a really reasonable price. Give Mike a call.
https://fortesparts.com