Rick: I started implementing your suggestion today. Seems to work well! Thanks for the tip.
Thanks again, gents. This has been a real learning process for me and I have deeply appreciated everyone's thoughtful input. Cant thank you all...
Update: I think I may have isolated the issue above to inadequate adjustment on the new clutch cable. I tightened the cable a few more turns...
Thanks for your input fellas. I/we finally ended up finally getting the cable installed by reversing the installation sequence --- removing it...
Well… I finally have the old retractable cable guide (pictured above) removed from the mounting bracket and started to finish connecting the...
Beauty in simplicity. Thanks a bunch, Ron. Now I just need some C-4 to take the other retaining device off! :confused:
Here's another image from a previous post of yours, Ron, that shows the mounting bracket in position. The retaining clip I'm referring to would...
[ATTACH] The clip that should be there is #5.161-3 in the diagram above --- the same clip that is at the mounting bracket that attaches nearest...
Yep..that looks like the bracket (although its situated slightly differently). It has the slit to slide the cable into when installing. The...
I've never seen this kind of cable guide/retaining device. It appears to use retractable clips to keep the cable in place but I cant get the new...
Sure does, Ron. So funny that you should add this pic because I was looking at it just moments before my post!. I'm sorry the pic is not good --...
Halfway through installing my new clutch cable. The clutch cable mounting bracket (there are 2 brackets on my rig; I'm referring to the one...
Thanks again, jpflat2a. This jeep doesn't see mud or water; as of late it barely sees pavement! Amazing that you have the same cable since '83!...
Rick: Thanks so much. The cable is supposed to arrive tomorrow afternoon (Thursday) and I hope to finish the installation on Friday morning. In...
Gotcha. Thanks, Howard.
While I await my new clutch cable, are there any recommendations regarding pre-installation lubing of the cable? I've looked at related posts in...
I've pulled the old cable and have a new one on order -- should be here next Thursday (7.18). On inspection of the old cable, I found a location...
Thanks, Tim Reese. Your recommendation on keeping a spare clutch cable has been duly noted! I always keep a 'just-in-case' radiator hose handy,...
Interesting, Ron -- thanks for the pick. I don't think I have that clamp installed.....but I will now.
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