The first obvious question is: did you install a new diaphragm style clutch when you installed the cable actuator? The stock finger style clutch does not work well with the cable. You should be able to push the clutch pedal in with one hand with a diaphragm clutch.

Last edited by Hornman (9/10/2014 8:50 PM)

Which bellhousing are you using?  The original from the 68 or the late model GT?  What is the part number of the clutch fork since you indicated it was new?  Is it the correct fork for the 88 belhousing or do you have an early style fork in a late model bellhousing or vice versa?  If it is the stock 88 pressure plate as Ron mentioned, you should be able to actuate the clutch pedal by hand with the conversion.  So, something is not right in your setup potentiallly so we might as well go through it part by part to see what is not matching up.  Please be patient with the basic questions but it is best to cover the easy stuff first.  Did you buy the pedal with the quadrant from Steve or did you build your own?

markw wrote:

Hi, thanks for the reply,

the bellhousing is from the 88,

the new clutch fork is this one http://m.summitracing.com/parts/sum-700105

the new release bearing is - http://m.summitracing.com/parts/acl-rb1714


I bought the pedal complete from mustang steve, im using the longer cable, it has a good straight path to the trans, and is also brand new.

I made my own non adjustible firewall bracket.

thanks,

mark.

Is it possible that the throwout bearing is hanging up on the T5's bearing retainer - what it slides on?  The stock T5's (except for cobras I think) came w/ aluminum bearing retainers that commonly get a lot of wear.  I've seen a few that were pretty galled.  Many folks replace the aluminum one w/ a steel replacement Ford and the aftermarket make for that very reason.
 

Hey,

sorry about emailing.. wasnt sure how often youd check the forum...  thanks for thd quick reply.

When you say disc in backwards are you talking about the friction disc?

I dont know if the car drives yet, its newly bult, trans isnt even filled, so I can easily drop it to take a look at the bearing. as far as i remember it should be in the fork with the free spinning disc facing the clutch fingers, i greased the bearing shaft when i installed it, dont know if i was too conservatve though.

One thing I did notice when fitting the new bearing was that I couldnt get the fork and bearing assembly onto the pivot pin easily, I think I had to do it with the bell unbolted, where the original, I think, came off with everything bolted up.

ill drop the trans today.. so I should look for greasing, galling, and proper seating of the bearing.


cheers,

mark

Last edited by markw (9/12/2014 3:20 AM)

Yeah, im pretty certain of that, I checked it a million times with the cable clamped taut when I was making it. Ill double check for sure, though I don't hear any grinding or scraping or untoward sounds.

I had a look through the clutch fork window, it looks well greased and slides easily up to the clutch fingers with the cable detached... and the throw out bearing looks to be seated correctly.

Im going to pop the original cable from the 88 in later and see if that makes any differencetoo.

Cheers, mark

Last edited by markw (9/13/2014 1:26 AM)

Steve, you got a chance to use my pic of the TO bearing. Lol. Just to add my two cents....mine is a heavy pedal. I tried everything. So far I've got over 1000 miles with this set up. I've gotten use to the heavy pedal effort. Well worth it!! Love the T5.

Steve,

I've got an OEM plate from a 91 mustang. Only cause that's what year my tranny is. I'm also using the 91 bellhousing and 157 tooth flywheel.