Custom Clutch Cables, where from?
10-03-2009, 04:36 PM
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Custom Clutch Cables, where from?
As some of you might know I am building up a S2 track car. It has a MTX75 gearbox conversion on a Gartrac peddle box, built for a cable operated clutch using the ford ratchet and mechanical adjustment as per the MK5 Escort.
At the moment the clutch cable is too short, I have tried an RS Turbo item (way too short) and a MK5 Escort RS2000 item which is about 50mm too short.
Does anybody know of any other Ford models with cables I should try or if not does anybody know if you can buy a kit to make your own cables up? I am sure this must be available for the Kit car guys!
She is so nearly finished its unreal and this is the only real show stopper! (at the moment)
Cheers,
At the moment the clutch cable is too short, I have tried an RS Turbo item (way too short) and a MK5 Escort RS2000 item which is about 50mm too short.
Does anybody know of any other Ford models with cables I should try or if not does anybody know if you can buy a kit to make your own cables up? I am sure this must be available for the Kit car guys!
She is so nearly finished its unreal and this is the only real show stopper! (at the moment)
Cheers,
10-03-2009, 05:02 PM
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Have you tried an early Mondeo perhaps these have cable???
Alternatively I once snapped a cable and the AA man had a kit....
Borrrow my AA memebrship number and push your car out the garage and wait for him to arrive
He basically had a role of cable and then some metal fittings that had grub screws either side to make a suitable fitting on the end that clamped the cable..
Alternatively I once snapped a cable and the AA man had a kit....
Borrrow my AA memebrship number and push your car out the garage and wait for him to arrive
He basically had a role of cable and then some metal fittings that had grub screws either side to make a suitable fitting on the end that clamped the cable..
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cheers luke!
Not sure it will work but I am viewing it from my mobile.
Beer on the way though! I am at the machine shop at the moment and they have suggested going to a hydraulic pipe makers as they make cables up for you if you tell them what you want. Just got to find one local now!
Not sure it will work but I am viewing it from my mobile.
Beer on the way though! I am at the machine shop at the moment and they have suggested going to a hydraulic pipe makers as they make cables up for you if you tell them what you want. Just got to find one local now!
10-03-2009, 07:42 PM
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As some of you might know I am building up a S2 track car. It has a MTX75 gearbox conversion on a Gartrac peddle box, built for a cable operated clutch using the ford ratchet and mechanical adjustment as per the MK5 Escort.
At the moment the clutch cable is too short, I have tried an RS Turbo item (way too short) and a MK5 Escort RS2000 item which is about 50mm too short.
Does anybody know of any other Ford models with cables I should try or if not does anybody know if you can buy a kit to make your own cables up? I am sure this must be available for the Kit car guys!
She is so nearly finished its unreal and this is the only real show stopper! (at the moment)
Cheers,
At the moment the clutch cable is too short, I have tried an RS Turbo item (way too short) and a MK5 Escort RS2000 item which is about 50mm too short.
Does anybody know of any other Ford models with cables I should try or if not does anybody know if you can buy a kit to make your own cables up? I am sure this must be available for the Kit car guys!
She is so nearly finished its unreal and this is the only real show stopper! (at the moment)
Cheers,
10-03-2009, 08:46 PM
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Dan,
http://www.speedycables.com/cables.html
They make OE-quality custom pedal, brake and clutch cables amongst other things.
I've got one on the Fiesta... I thank you!
http://www.speedycables.com/cables.html
They make OE-quality custom pedal, brake and clutch cables amongst other things.
I've got one on the Fiesta... I thank you!
10-03-2009, 08:51 PM
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Why? People know who I am as it is, if I change it, they wont...
Anyway, everytime I visit Phil I see more and more bits of RST being made in carbon, you're even worse than me!
Anyway, everytime I visit Phil I see more and more bits of RST being made in carbon, you're even worse than me!
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I might buy one of these to start with and see how i get on, even if its a load of crap I can use it to get an accurate length for a custom made one!.
Hows the monster coming along?
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Dan,
http://www.speedycables.com/cables.html
They make OE-quality custom pedal, brake and clutch cables amongst other things.
I've got one on the Fiesta... I thank you!
http://www.speedycables.com/cables.html
They make OE-quality custom pedal, brake and clutch cables amongst other things.
I've got one on the Fiesta... I thank you!
I will let you buy me a pint on Thursday then!
P.S. Thats along as Spot doesnt call me to come round with his rolls of wire!
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You might find a RS2000 item fits fine, my problems may possible relate to me using a Gartrac peddle box.
I know what you mean about these lot with there lardy dar hydraulic clutches, I mean there fine if the Mrs has to drive the car or perhaps you are trying to establish the fact you are a modern metrosexual male! I bet the come supplied with a little tub of hand cream and a pot for you to keep some scented candles in! LOL!
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11-03-2009, 04:27 PM
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I know what you mean about these lot with there lardy dar hydraulic clutches, I mean there fine if the Mrs has to drive the car or perhaps you are trying to establish the fact you are a modern metrosexual male! I bet the come supplied with a little tub of hand cream and a pot for you to keep some scented candles in! LOL!
its a horrible trait and atleast i will have both legs the same size, not one like arnie and the other like olives from on the buses
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