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Cable Clutch Conversion Kit - Cable Me This



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Next, the steering column and pedal support are secured.		http://images.mustangandfords.com/techarticles/mufp_0506_cables_11_s.jpg
We have reinstalled the master cylinder, as shown. This is a good time to install a dual-reservoir master cylinder and braking system for safety.		http://images.mustangandfords.com/techarticles/mufp_0506_cables_12_s.jpg
The brake-light switch is installed next. skip this step for pre-'65 Fords. The brake-light switch is located on the master cylinder.
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Come down 1 inch from the cowl lip over the left-hand master cylinder bolt on the firewall and 1 inch to the right (facing the firewall)...		http://images.mustangandfords.com/techarticles/mufp_0506_cables_14_s.jpg
...and mark this location. This is where the clutch cable will go through the firewall above the pedal support.		http://images.mustangandfords.com/techarticles/mufp_0506_cables_15_s.jpg
A Unibit is used to bore the 5/8-inch hole for the cable. The Unibit does not come cheap, but it is very effective. Price is typically around $60.
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The cable is inserted into the firewall.		http://images.mustangandfords.com/techarticles/mufp_0506_cables_17_s.jpg
Cable routing should look like this, attached to the shock tower with a clamp. No kinks or sharp bends, just a smooth arc.		http://images.mustangandfords.com/techarticles/mufp_0506_cables_18_s.jpg
Under the dashboard above the pedal support, the cable ties to the clutch-pedal lever. With a conventional clutch linkage, we push the pedal and work a bellcrank, which pushes on the clutch-release bearing. With a cable-clutch system, we push on the pedal, which pulls on the cable.
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This end of the cable goes through the late-model Mustang bellhousing to the clutch fork. It is fully adjustable.		http://images.mustangandfords.com/techarticles/mufp_0506_cables_20_s.jpg
This is the late-model Mustang bellhousing with the cable-clutch system installed (visible on the left).		http://images.mustangandfords.com/techarticles/mufp_0506_cables_21_s.jpg
A closer view shows the clutch cable at the bellhousing, fully adjustable depending on where you want clutch engagement in the pedal travel.
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Completely installed, the clutch cable looks like this. Keep the clutch cable away from headers and other hot surfaces. Extreme heat can cause cable binding and damage.
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