right i have just changed my standard engine over to a better spec engine steel rods,piston etc with a few little problems fixed she fired up lovely went to put it in gear no chance will not select any gears i fitted a new ap organic clutch feels good with the pedal but will not select a gear any help would be great cheers

 

Might be adjusted wrong mate... ie not disengaging fully when you press the pedal down... i think there is a ratchet mech near the clutch pedal when self adjusts out cable slack etc ie maintaining biting point... this maybe at full adjustment and need resetting.

Its like that on my sierra but i haven't done a clutch on the rs YET.

Also a mate of mine once fitted a clutch the wrong way round... wouldn't disengage

Rob,

 

thats what it fells like the cable is tight the pedal is heavy but feels alright like its working but its not pulling the cable anuff unlike the old standard cluth so its not disengaging i have heard that i might have to put a bigger adjust rachet on the clutch pedal as now using a ap organic clutch ????????????

 

not sure, i would ask Karlos as i think (from questions i have asked him) he has one fitted, so would know if you need a bigger ratchet or not...

Rob,

 

Yes you should have fitted a MK5 Pedal and Quadrant, it wont disengage properly otherwise and you'll ruin your gearbox!
Been there and done it when I fitted mine!

 

yer i only just changed it first time so forgive me so i need just a mk5 pedal arm and whats a Quadrant ??? sorry if im being thick today if i fit them to i shud be fine yer ??? cheers you guys are helpful

 

Escort Clutch Pedal Modifications

Ø220mm Clutch Fitment to Ford Escort range 1986 onwards.
To improve clutch release on Ford Escorts, post 1995 models are fitted with an adjustable clutch pedal and improved (white) quadrant as standard (see photo's).
When fitting CP3560-1, CP3560-2 cover assemblies or the clutch kits CP2000-8, CP2015-8 & CP2000-35 , AP Racing recommends that the adjustable pedal, improved quadrant and a new clutch cable are fitted to optimize clutch release in light of the higher release loads.
The latest Mk5 Escort Quadrant (white) has an increased radius R55mm over the Pre 1995 Quadrant (black) R40mm.
The following mods need to be carried out when fitting the white quadrant, if not the pedal will sit too high.
Count 10 teeth up from the lower edge of the quadrant.
Using a hacksaw cut along the line of the rib to the centre boss.
Cut at right angles to remove this section.
Add the M8 locknut supplied in the clutch kit to the pedal adjuster bolt.
Fit it back to front, this will prevent the bolt slipping off the quadrant during clutch actuation.
Adjust the bolt until the desired pedal position is achieved.
The increased radius of the white quadrant allows for more travel at the release bearing, hence improving clutch release/gear selection.

Alternative Alloy Quadrant:
This alloy quadrant is stronger than the OEM product and will help offset higher release loads of the uprated clutch unit.
Alloy Quadrant information link


Important Note
AP Racing CP3560 Cover Assemblies should only be used in conjunction with our recommended driven plates (see below) and not with OE or alternative driven plates.
CP3560-1 cover can be used with CP5351-16 organic driven plate or CP5354-15 cerametallic paddle driven plate.
CP3560-2 cover should only be used with the CP5351-38 organic driven plate (uses flat segments) or CP5354-15 cerametallic paddle driven plate.
Failure to comply with any of the above recommendations is likely to result in release problems with your clutch.

 

cheers m8 be a great help bet its a pain of a job to do lol crack on we wil

 

I've done it a few times now and it's quite easy, but the first time you be swearing for sure!!!

 

it's not too bad a thing to do fella, i'v edone the same and now wonder why ford didn't think of it earlier as standard, although now i suspect the cable will break at some point so hydraulic may be the best in the end.