Clutch Cable issues - help please?

So Cal Mark · Post by **So Cal Mark** » Thu Jun 15, 2006 10:01 am

you can add a ground cable anywhere on the engine/tranny to the frame. I'd suggest putting it somewhere accessible so it be inspected ocassionally.
I'd also suggest repairing/replacing the clutch pedal soon, using it with bent forks will cause the cable to fail since it pulls the end at an angle

Jim DeShon · Post by **Jim DeShon** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 3:07 pm

Any good ground strap will do. The main thing is that [1] you have one and [2] all the connections are clean and tight. Remove any corrosion with baking soda and water then, clean with a wire wheel or brush.

mbouse · Post by **mbouse** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 4:06 pm

Removing the air pump from the engine leaves two studs on the lower front of the crankcase. Either one of these is an excellent place to add a ground strap. I have used a 16-18" long black battery cable with swaged on terminal ends. These are available at most any auto parts store for under $10. The other end is fastened securely to the inner fender well.

Viola - adding a ground is lots easier than crawling on your back on the ground after jacking up your car...just to inspect the existing ground strap. Whether you are having clutch cable trouble or not, this simple preventative maintenance item should be performed so you won't have issues in the future. Just do it!