Manual transmission: Clutch cable kit

Originally Posted by Sponge

What kind of clutch do you have? I've a 3 long fingers style and I read that it does require to much effort on the pedal and so, the clutch cable isn't recommended.

Do you agree? Maybe you've a diaphragm clutch style?

Affirmative, switched it to a HD Ford Racing diaphragm clutch. I heard the diaphragm clutch holds better and operates much more smoothly. Any good aftermarket clutch set should work. It definitely feels better than the old z-bar and three-finger arrangement.

Originally Posted by BaronVonOttoma

Affirmative, switched it to a HD Ford Racing diaphragm clutch. I heard the diaphragm clutch holds better and operates much more smoothly. Any good aftermarket clutch set should work. It definitely feels better than the old z-bar and three-finger arrangement.

A 3 finger style does work correctly or does not work at all with a clutch cable kit?

What clutch cable and pedal setup did you use Sponge? I am trying to decide on which to get, the cable pull type or the casing push type.

Originally Posted by blidzy

What clutch cable and pedal setup did you use Sponge? I am trying to decide on which to get, the cable pull type or the casing push type.

Both clutch cable kits use the same type: pull.

For the pedal setup, I found one on Ebay and I just changed everything on it. The pedal shaft has been installed using a roller kit. With the clutch cable kit, it does not require the big spring over the clutch pedal.

Originally Posted by BaronVonOttoma

I've got the RMP one and it works fine. Kind of funky, the cable end is secured and the clutch pedal moves the cable housing.

Mustang Steve makes a very nice roller bearing pedal cable conversion kit, you might check his site out as well.

This was the cable housing push one I was talking about. Thanks Barron

My local classic mustang restorer guy told me to use the z-bar linkage that was original. I have tri-y headers and clearance for a cable is next to impossible without burning a cable.

Originally Posted by blidzy

This was the cable housing push one I was talking about. Thanks Barron

Sorry, my english is not perfect. I apologize.

Originally Posted by blidzy

My local classic mustang restorer guy told me to use the z-bar linkage that was original. I have tri-y headers and clearance for a cable is next to impossible without burning a cable.

I thought about protecting full cable with a thermo-protective housing?

Originally Posted by Sponge

I thought about protecting full cable with a thermo-protective housing?

I thought about that too. Maybe using heat wrap on the headers too. I did that on an old harley I just rebuilt also but I bet it isn't fun wrapping headers, probably be easier to pull them and wrap them.

Get a hydraulic clutch, you can run the line pretty much anywhere and clear anything. One of these days I'm going to pony up for a hydraulic conversion.

I had to run a cable clutch through 2 header primaries. Wrap your headers near where the cable would be, and make a bracket to hold it in a certain position. If you want, Summit or Jegs sells a heat cover that fits nicely around the cable as well.


I found an original style pedal on ebay, used a quadrant and any cable clutch from an 80s mustang, available from any parts house.