phoenix70
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| posted on 25/5/08 at 07:33 PM |
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Bl**dy Clutch cable
Well my Clutch cable has just snapped ....again. That's the second cable in not many miles.
Anyone else has a problem with clutch cables in their Indy's?
Both times it's snapped, its been at the pedal end, it just snapped off at the nipple.
good weather today as well ...... TYPICAL
Cheers
Scott
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nitram38
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| posted on 25/5/08 at 07:37 PM |
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Just a suggestion, why not convert it to hydraulic?
It may be better long term.
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Guinness
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| posted on 25/5/08 at 07:43 PM |
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Yup, done more clutch cables than I'd care to remember. Always the same failure, at the pedal end.
I've just changed over to hydraulic and although it works for a blast around the doors, I haven't got used to the new action nor done many
miles in it yet.
What engine are you using?
Mike
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Jubal
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| posted on 25/5/08 at 07:44 PM |
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I had a couple go early on then I bought a super thick cable from MNR which seems to be holding up well. Proper rod end at the pedal.
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charlierevell
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| posted on 25/5/08 at 08:25 PM |
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How is it mounted at the pedal end??
Tango orange is an 'IN' colour!!
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TimC
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| posted on 25/5/08 at 08:36 PM |
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Yeah - upgrade required I'm afraid. Mine is custom made by Speedy Cables with an adjustable clevis at each end.
TC
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phoenix70
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| posted on 25/5/08 at 09:25 PM |
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Hi Guys,
To answer some question
its a Pinto Engine, so type 9 G/b. The hydraulic clutch seems an expensive option, as the cables ain't expensive, just a PIA when it goes and
you don't have a spare.
The cable is attach to the pedal with a simple U shaped bracket and a clevis pin to hold it all together.
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Dusty
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| posted on 25/5/08 at 10:45 PM |
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I welded up a quadrant at the pedal , sort of fixed copy of the original sierra one to prevent any fatigue/flexing focussing on one point in the
cable. 7000 miles so far.
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lsdweb
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| posted on 26/5/08 at 07:53 AM |
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Scott
I had a pul rod clutch on my Locost and it worked really well. Pretty easy to do as well.
Photo here.
Wyn
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Peteff
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| posted on 26/5/08 at 09:00 AM |
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If it's breaking the nipple off it's not pulling it straight. I've just had the same problem with my daughter's Corsa, you
could hear the nipple clicking as it moved to one side and they only lasted 6 weeks. If it's fixed rigidly to the pedal it will fret through,
make sure the U bracket is free to swivel so it pulls evenly.
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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phoenix70
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| posted on 26/5/08 at 12:05 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Peteff
If it's breaking the nipple off it's not pulling it straight. I've just had the same problem with my daughter's Corsa, you
could hear the nipple clicking as it moved to one side and they only lasted 6 weeks. If it's fixed rigidly to the pedal it will fret through,
make sure the U bracket is free to swivel so it pulls evenly.
I think you could be on to something there. The U bracket I'm using is quite small and it could be the back of the pedal stoping in turning the
way it should
Scott
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