How do you adjust your clutch?

[mustanginky]

I have a 2000 gt with a firewall adjuster and a quadrant. I put in a new clutch less than a few hundred miles on it, and thought i had the clutch adjusted well, but i think its set up wrong. When i put it in reverse, it clunks and lurches backwards a little bit with the clutch fully depressed.

So, how do you set up an adjustable clutch and quadrant from scratch?
Thank you for any help.

 

[P49Y-CY]

turning it in (clockwise) will loosen the cable, turning it out (counter-clockwise) will tighten the cable.

 

[mustanginky]

Right I get that, mostly I mean what is the proper procedure to ensure its adjusted correctly?

And thank you

 

[StalkerStang]

Where does the clutch release in relation to pedal travel? Closer to the floor, closer to the top?

 

[mustanginky]

Around dead middle really.

Wondering if i need a new clutch cable. Mine has 80k miles on it, about 30k with a spec stage 3.

 

[StalkerStang]

You can try and adjust the pedal to release more towards the top. See if it improves engagement.

If you do replace the cable, put a Ford one in it. I know Maximum sells the 03/04 cobra style cable. Don't waste time with a Chinese adjustable cable.

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[ashleyroachclip]

Another point, these are designed to have the throw out bearing in constant motion .
Adjust so the clutch releases at the top of the throw .

 

[mustanginky]

My tob is contacting the pressure plate

 

[StalkerStang]

Its supposed to.

 

[scottydsntknow]

Make sure your cable is OEM or Max Motorsport(also oem). Would recommend the MM quadrant too because it keeps the cable end flush with the quadrant hook and not kinked like some stuff does (UPR etc...). Also a micro click firewall adjuster is way way better than the set screw type.

Get the TOB spinning on the forks with the car in idle and then go another 1/4 to 1/2 turn to get a good preload on it.

 

[mustanginky]

Thanks everyone. I have a microclick and iirc a steeda quadrant. Been quite a few years since ive installed them.