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06-06-2009, 07:29 PM
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: Edmonton,
AB
Cobra Make, Engine: Classic Roadster 427
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Clutch Cable issue
 Has anyone had thier clutch cable severed and break where it goes thru the clamp bolt on the pedal assembly? Does anyone have a better , more reliable system they have used?
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06-06-2009, 08:19 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Thousand Oaks,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Classic Roadster
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My CR has a hydraulic system. I can't say I haven't had a couple master cylinder rebuilds but I can say I have never broken a cable. I know I'm not much help, sorry. It seems that your cable might be wearing from friction or stress at that point. Can you lubricate it or give it a longer sweep?
John
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06-06-2009, 08:26 PM
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No its actually pinched thru a stainless bolt that has a hole thru it with a washer on each side? its truly not the best system thats for sure, may need to upgrade this winter lol
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06-06-2009, 08:32 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Montgomery,
TX
Cobra Make, Engine: CR 427 S/C, 351W, 5 Sp & KMP142 - 427 SO, 4 Spd
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I have the cable system on mine and it has been problem free for 22k miles.
Knock on wood. I haven't had it apart for a few years but don't recall any
pinch or kink points in my set up.
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06-06-2009, 08:35 PM
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Most like;y its me overtightening the nut and washer assembly lol .You have to on these bumpy ass roads in canada or else it all falls apart. ha ha
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06-06-2009, 08:37 PM
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Is this cable a standard mustang ford part i dont recall if it came with the kit or if i bought it after the fact during the build?
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06-06-2009, 08:45 PM
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Manteca,
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Cobra Make, Engine: None, sold it
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cobra1966,
check out this old post. It gives you part numbers and some alignment information.
Broken Clutch Cable
Terry
PS, Did Mark (wetdog) ever get hold of you?
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06-06-2009, 08:49 PM
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Thanks terry and no wetdog never did get a hold of me and i still havent found a set of bars yet !! im getting a little choked that i wont find any GRRRR.
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06-06-2009, 08:52 PM
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Sorry that I cant help any further. I tried the best that I could.
Terry
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06-06-2009, 08:54 PM
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LOL thats no prob Terry i really appreciatte your help its been really good. Truly unfourtunate that there is now longer a dealer thou for Classic Roadsters
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06-06-2009, 08:54 PM
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cobra1066
That is the exact problem. It has been put through the firewall at an improper angle. Slightly wrong but it was wrong. If you get a new one and have it run through in the correct geometry AND the round "eye" is free to move when the cable is pushed, it wont break for 100,000 miles, really! I have truly replaced a dozen of them and everyone one,the geometry was wrong.
Us the same OEM Ford cable-re-align it and you should never have to replace it!
DV
PS The part numbers Terry supplied via "Spanky" are correct-NAPA has great replacement cables; 1979 Mustang 302 cable D9ZZ-7K553-B or Napa # 615-1008.
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06-06-2009, 08:56 PM
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The clutch cable info was perfect thanks Terry you are the man . If there is any thing i can ever help you with please drop me a line
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06-06-2009, 08:59 PM
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Thanks again DV as well this whole rollbar thing has me all flustered as well i still want a set but am willing to settle now for a brushed stainless or powder coated a nice bright silver any tips?
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06-10-2009, 07:48 PM
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Location: Daly city,
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Cobra Make, Engine: classic roadster,408cu
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Sorry, back in the saddle
I do have a beautifully bent 2 in . 120 wall dom roll bar PM me for details ..WD
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06-11-2009, 09:53 PM
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Thanks wetdog been waiting there is a message i sent you tks
Mike
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