1982 - 2004 Mustang Clutch Cable Swap /// Step by Step & HOW TO

[@6spd85notch]

Most thorough video around on clutch cables I’m sure it will be very helpful to a lot of people. I think the silent killer of clutch cables is heat and how close the bracket is to the header. You can only bend the bracket back so much before you start aggravating the natural arch of the cable as it’s wrapping around to go down to the bell housing. I used single hook billet quadrant a $27 pioneer stock replacement cable and firewall adjuster with some DEI heat sheathing and i haven’t felt any stretch in the cable whatsoever. I took the slack out of the cable with the firewall adjuster. Clutch adjustment without wiping out a throwout bearing is another issue. There’s no clutch fork return spring on a foxbody because Ford used that self adjusting quadrant. Some people say the t.o. bearing shouldn’t touch the clutch fingers at all which is how I fixed the problem I was having. Worst thing you could do is have too much pressure on that throwout bearing. Because you’ll be replacing it soon. Ehhh!

[@KASLCustoms]

Thank you very much. I really appreciate that!!! I agree with you 100%. The T.O bearing is an interesting one in that I too have heard mixed reviews on whether or not one should have it engaged (slightly) all the time or not. They are definitely susceptible to a ton of clutch dust and heat which never agrees with bearings! That said, I’ve adjusted clutches where the TO bearing is both fully disengaged and fully engaged and the end result in both cases could be a squeaky bearing 🤷‍♂️😂. Chances are, it’s all due to the fact that things like bearings ain’t built like they used to be 😞.

[@RogerBlose]

I just did this job myself and it took me 8 hours over two days. I tried everything to get the paw adjuster out. I finally took an old wood chisel , heated the end with a gas torch, and burned the plastic tip off going through the fire wall open hole. Once the tip broke off, the paw popped right off. What a design!

[@KASLCustoms]

LOL - they can be interesting...

[@richardrawson]

This helped clear up Steeda’s unclear instructions. They don’t specifically say to discard the rubber bushing when using a firewall adjuster; they just say to remove it so you can trim those 4 pieces off, so I wasn’t sure if I was supposed to keep the bushing or toss it. Great stuff!

[@KASLCustoms]

Right on. Glad it helped 👍

[@alanwilliams7595]

I'm in the middle of swapping a clutch cable now. Man, you're not kidding about how hard it is to get that factory adjustment pawl/claw off of the shaft. For a while I simply didn't think I could do it, but finally got it after some anguish and struggling. I love your video, super helpful! That's a real nice car you've got there, beautiful stock engine bay.

[@KASLCustoms]

Thx very much sir!!! Yes, this swap is one that needs a high level of commitment 😂👊

[@itsmetiqui1136]

how’d ya do it? I’m about to set the car on fire trying to remove this crap

[@PaulDaFox]

Another awesome step-by-step video with everything being explained so thoroughly - and even in these tight spaces your camera views/angles were excellent! 👌🏼🏁

[@KASLCustoms]

Awe thx brother! All my mobility work was really put to the test on this one 😉💪😉

[@PaulDaFox]

@@KASLCustoms Lol 🦾🏁

[@bwridenour]

Just got done installing my adjustable clutch cable and this video helped a ton. Thank you!

[@KASLCustoms]

Right on!!! Thx for reaching out my friend - really appreciate it!

[@MichaelWSmith-wp3eq]

hey, thanks for taking the time to make this video. I’m gonna try to knock it out tomorrow.

[@KASLCustoms]

Youre welcome!

[@agame4687]

How'd it go? I'm starting today.😒

[@90foxlx]

Just wanted to give some tips for how I got the back paw off. Easiest way is to take the spring that’s connected to it off with a flathead. Then with your elbow press the clutch to the floor and use a long pry bar to push the plastic peace of the shaft. Once I figured the trick out it took me 5 min. After the initial hour of struggling.

[@chrisolbert3126]

A very well put together how-to video. Thanks for the knowledge and your time.

[@KASLCustoms]

Thx sir! I really appreciate you taking the time to reach out and also appreciate the kind words 🙏👍

[@GearHead704]

Changed my clutch cable in tarheelfox recently and love it. Great that you had a helper!

[@KASLCustoms]

Haha thx buddy!

[@brianloftin9196]

Thanks for a great video! Just did this job today and I thought that pawl was going to be the death of me. I’m also 6’7 so the seat definitely had to come out😂. The ease of the pedal is amazing now.

[@KASLCustoms]

Thank you! Nice job. I can’t imagine how tight that would have been at 6’7” 🤣

[@brucecrosby8552]

Awesome video and very informative with your step- by-step explanation! The stang is looking sweet!!

[@KASLCustoms]

Thx sir!!! Very much appreciated and thanks for reaching out 🙏👍

[@gurkarandeol8571]

Awesome tutorial, I just put mine in as well, I was wondering what you meant by “too much initial tension chances are that your pedal is way to close to the floor” 31:18

[@KASLCustoms]

Thank you!

[@philolen481]

Great vid just packed with info & i see a car girl in the making luv it

[@KASLCustoms]

Hahaha thx buddy!! I sure hope so 👍

[@blubyu]

Nice job! Perfect pace.

[@KASLCustoms]

Thank you!

[@stephenroberts7816]

Best detailed video on how to do this. I wish you were around when I did mine years ago. Also, dam! Is that car clean and are those factory cats??? Those are mystical! 🤣

[@KASLCustoms]

Awe thanks my friend!!! LOL yessir, those are the original cats! This car is a total time warp with regards to everything being 100% original. Even the plugs, wires, and timing had never been changed!!!

[@stephenroberts7816]

@@KASLCustoms I knew it was original but come on! I haven't seen stock cats in forever. 8 whopping degrees of timing? I thought I spied factory wire looms. Wow!

[@KASLCustoms]

Lol I know right!? This was much of the reason I was attracted to the car. It’s not very often you find one that you he Haynes manual is still relevant for 😂

[@apollosport2895]

Top tier quality video🔥🔥🔥

[@KASLCustoms]

Thx buddy!!!

[@chadolson3605]

Love your videos man - keep them coming

[@KASLCustoms]

Thx bud I really appreciate that! Will do 👍👍👍

[@sweetassugar2076]

Good video buddy! I’ll be putting one of them cable kits when I do my t5 swap I’m just about done with the gt40 head mod ! Next is a t5 swap then paint it’s never ending lol I love it

[@KASLCustoms]

Thank you sir!! Congrats on the progress you’re making 👍👍👍

[@sweetassugar2076]

@@KASLCustoms thank you! ! Looks like that clutch cable is fun 🤩

[@KASLCustoms]

Lol it’s not bad but getting under the dash is a little tight 😂

[@mtnbos]

Great vid. Surprised you didn't go with a Maximum Motorsports cable. I was amazed at the quality when I received mine.

[@KASLCustoms]

Thx buddy! The plan for this car is a clean stock cruiser - that my mom is going to enjoy so I can’t imagine she will ever need the abilities that a maximum Motorsports cable would afford her 😉🤣👍

[@John44813]

Stupid question do you leave the spring in? It came out with the plastic adjuster.

[@KASLCustoms]

Do you mean the spring that is on the plastic quadrant?

[@John44813]

@@KASLCustoms Yes, I ended up removing It. It did not come out when I removed the plastic quadrant.

[@someguyto4675]

Very well explained.

[@KASLCustoms]

Thank you

[@hotrodgeorge2352]

Nice job bro 👌🏻

[@KASLCustoms]

Thx buddy!!!

[@scottsutherlin7169]

Great video bro you always explain well..🤟🦊🔥😎

[@KASLCustoms]

Awe thanks bud! I really appreciate that!!! 🙏🦊👍

[@bookercarroll6010]

Thanks for an amazing vid

[@KASLCustoms]

Thank you!

[@davieboy1970]

83 mustang 5.0 5 speed. I installed a new two-stage clutch and also the same cable kit as yours. But what’s got me baffled is no matter how much I adjust it. My clutch doesn’t grab until the pedal is way out like almost to the end.

[@KASLCustoms]

Have you adjusted it down at the clutch fork?

[@John44813]

11:52 Stupid question do you leave the spring in? It came out with the plastic quadrant.

[@MrLocomechanic]

I refuse to use adjustable cables. I learnt years ago the best combo is a stock cable with a fire wall adjuster and quadrant. Always worked like a charm for me.

[@MrLocomechanic]

Always use the first hook out towards the end.

[@vangilanteryan713]

Cool, im wanting to T5 swap into a 75-91 econoline. And trying to figure out what i can do for a custom clutch pedal assembly. But i wanna use fox cable and quadrant. (my car prob needs a cable and adjuster too, but im trying to sell it). Thinkn just fully modify a foxbody clutch pedal assembly.

[@KASLCustoms]

Yeah, I find it’s always easier to modify something that already exists then it is to start from scratch 😉

[@vangilanteryan713]

@@KASLCustoms I solved it after this post. Floor mount hydraulic pedal. convert T5 to hydraulic. Easy peezy!

[@KASLCustoms]

Very nice! I like it!!

[@rictech1325]

Great video..

[@KASLCustoms]

Thank you 🙏👍

[@Dsfox88184]

Good video help me big time.

[@KASLCustoms]

Right on! Thanks for reaching out - glad I could help!

[@Memes_a_million]

how is this cable holding up? i've read that modern cables arent very good quality wise. I just don't want have to replace the cable more than once! Thanks

[@KASLCustoms]

Still going strong 💪

[@mtnbos]

Beautiful cars. Thankyou for the content, its very informative, comn from a great guy. I noticed your vert has the factory exhaust system. Any thoughts of changing out the cats for somn that flows better? I have an all orginal vert that feels like its being held back whenever I accelerate.

[@KASLCustoms]

Thx my friend! Yes I do, stay tuned for an upcoming video 👍👍👍

[@concreteeee]

Great videos!

[@KASLCustoms]

Thank you very much!!!

[@jaimeromero7291]

Okay so question, I knowing you have to fiddle with it to get the sweet spot, but I’ve gone through a couple of threads about the following debate… should the adjuster be mainly in and then turned loose (out) as the clutch wears or is the other way around where it should be mainly out and then it gets adjusted by tightening (in)? Recently got an 1989 GT and I got the kit but I don’t know how to start off with it. I’ve got a new clutch and a new tremec t5 in the car now. The quadrant and firewall adjuster are the last steps. (Well that and eventually switching to an aluminum driveshaft)

[@KASLCustoms]

No problem. You start the adjuster all the way in and adjust it out from the firewall to tighten it 👍

[@jucedcustoms2274]

Great job on this video. Have you considered gt40intake , cobra upper or tubular upper?

[@KASLCustoms]

Thx buddy!! Not for this one, I think the power plant will stay stock. This winter I am thinking about pulling it and going through it all and bring her back to 1991 standards 👍

[@chris158180]

I was wondering how hard it was for you to get the little pawl off off the clutch quadrant? It looks like you had very little room to the right of the shaft. No matter what I did I was not able to get the pawl off. I couldn’t push the pedal up enough to get clearance to move it to the right off of the shaft. I ended up needing to drill through the plastic and break it off. Of course I started trying to remove the whole pedal assembly but then figured just drill out the plastic would be easier. You must of had a hair more clearance then mine when you pushed the pedal

[@KASLCustoms]

Hey bud! Thanks for reaching out. It’s so funny you ask because I had one hellova time!!! Many bad words were spoken, many tools were thrown, and too many hours were spent to not go the route that you did 🤣. Long story short, I got a little rowdy with it at one point (I may have had a larger pry bar involved) and it shook loose and came out. Lol - your not alone buddy 🤣👊🦊❤️

[@saulandrade2808]

Thank you for help me

[@KASLCustoms]

You’re very welcome my friend!

[@philipchesser8889]

I thought I was screwed when the plastic one went out I was at AutoZone zone and I shut the car off. I couldn't start it so I put it in 2nd gear turned the key until it started hit the gas and just left it in 2nd and didn't stop until I got home.

[@KASLCustoms]

🤣🤣🤣

[@alcc4964]

Non better my friend. Mic drop!

[@KASLCustoms]

🙏🙏🙏

[@mikedambowic5862]

Q: Are your pony wheels 16 or 17in? You do stuff nobody realy shows HOW TO ,thank you for the vid!

[@KASLCustoms]

They are 17”. Thank you!!! I appreciate you reaching out 👍👍👍

[@terrydolbow4299]

I put one in my 91 coupe! Whaz 'nt that fun?

[@KASLCustoms]

Lol - that’s why I figured the video would help 👍

[@KKMechanical]

How did you get it on the quadrant ?

[@KASLCustoms]

Get what on the quadrant, the cable?

[@chantalbanon9518]

Okay great I can see you have some help today.

[@KASLCustoms]

LOL - thats my little CEO 😉😂

[@airdave1961]

I dunno. hydraulic clutch. hoses and fluid have less problems with heat. better response I think.

[@KASLCustoms]

Every person I know with an aftermarket hydraulic clutch in a fox has problems

[@chrisholmes2054]

Good video:) I told ya that quadrant was a bit of a bitch to get out, especially that pawl! :D If it "only" took you an hour then that's about 1/2 of what it took me! :D

[@KASLCustoms]

Hahahahaha you did warn me! What a PITA!!!!! Like you said, the paw is almost impossible to get out without getting real rowdy with it

[@jpp9846]

Pro Tip, if you're 6'4" and above, you pulling that driver seat helps out a lot. Ask me how I know 😂

[@KASLCustoms]

😂😂😂😂👌

[@jpp9846]

@@KASLCustoms 😂

[@jucedcustoms2274]

Ankles around your ears ....Its a Gong Show! hilarious!

[@KASLCustoms]

😂😂😂 I love how you pick up on my small town rhetoric 🤣👊. If I wasn’t trying to be PG, I could really make you laugh 😉🤠👊

[@chantalbanon9518]

Good grief, you got to be a Houdini to do that stuff.

[@KASLCustoms]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH! Thank you 🙏

[@89G]

Bro.... I said your channel name wrong in my instrument cluster video. I'm so sorry!!

[@KASLCustoms]

Hahahahaha - no worries at all my friend! I knew your heart was in the right place ❤️🦊👊

[@89G]

@@KASLCustoms thanks man! For some reason, that's the first time I've noticed you saying it.

[@KASLCustoms]

Lol no worries bud. It’s kind of a “play on words” if you will as each letter (KAS) is the first initial of each of my daughters names, and the L is the first letter of our last name 👍

[@89G]

@@KASLCustoms very cool. There's another thing we have in common, I also have three daughters. They three all start with a J though....that play on words wouldn't work for me, lol.

[@KASLCustoms]

That’s awesome! Those gals definitely make you a different guy. I am however a little worried for the teenage years 😬🤣

[@CD-jv8ji]

How did you get the paw off the second shaft, didn’t help me at all thanks for nothing

[@KASLCustoms]

I put out free “How-to” content so you can save yourself money at a mechanic shop. I’d like to think that alone would be enough to deserve a simple “thank you.” I also, leave out the self explanatory parts in my videos because 99.999% of people can figure those on their own… Thanks for watching

[@BreakStuffClub]

Obligatory Fram filter comment

[@KASLCustoms]

😂 👍

[@PTShakey]

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