have to do this mod after the new TOB and sleeve goes in
It'll be astonishing the difference you get.Will be doing this tomorrow!!! I've only had my car a week and was wondering what the deal was with not being able to speed shift worth a crap. I'll post back after I get this done.
my pedal is real hard to push in. will this help or do i need to do something else?
If you feel there is too much tension use a
big flat head screwdriver and push the release-tension adjuster up right at
where you cut the metal plate and it will pop loose, releasing cable tension.
Be careful when releasing tension because some have had the cable end come
off at the clutch fork.
The auto adjuster typically keeps too little tension on the cable over time which why this mod becomes necessary and the whole point of this thread. Also the auto adjuster is meant to be, well automatic more or less, and the clutch pedal does not usually need to be manipulated to activate it. Even if you are able to pull up the clutch pedal and get the auto adjuster to put some slack back in I seriously doubt that this is typically going to help anyone's shifting problems... will more likely make it worse.To use the auto adjuster, just hold the clutch all the way to the floor and slide your foot off to the side so it snaps back up.
If you use a screwdriver to loosen the cable on a stock setup (non-modded) the auto adjuster will just put the standard amount of tension right back into the cable as soon as you operate the clutch.Or, you could use a screw driver as mentioned in this write up to loosen the clutch cable.
Stock Terminator clutches are very stiff and this is a typical complaint of owners of these vehicles. This mod will probably not help, if you want a lighter pedal you will need to install a different clutch.my pedal is real hard to push in. will this help or do i need to do something else?
If you're still using the stock clutch and adjuster you could do the mod and then let some slack out to lower the pedal. However this will reduce the amount of clutch disengagement and might negatively impact your ability to shift the car quickly.Is there a way to adjust the position of the pedal at rest to be lower in it's arc so to speak?
Well when it comes to Terminator clutches & TOBs longevity is rare... you will be dealing with a bad TOB, sleeve or clutch more often than your typical vehicle regardless. As far as functionality there is really no difference other than the cable will not be able to change it's tension automatically so a small (one click) adjustment may be necessary from time to time as it would be with any manual adjuster setup.Does it maintain function and longevity?
Well when it comes to Terminator clutches & TOBs longevity is rare... you will be dealing with a bad TOB, sleeve or clutch more often than your typical vehicle regardless. As far as functionality there is really no difference other than the cable will not be able to change it's tension automatically so a small (one click) adjustment may be necessary from time to time as it would be with any manual adjuster setup.