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1970 CJ5 clutch pedal hard to push/engage.

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Rootpass, Mar 28, 2015.

  1. Mar 28, 2015
    Rootpass

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    My clutch peddle is so dadgum hard to push. I looked up underneath and saw that the clutch cable is routed to the rear about 12" then turns between the body and frame and goes back towards the front to the pedal. Is this correct and if it is what can you imagine might be the cause of the 1,000 psi required to engage my clutch? 1970 CJ5 with 3 speed trans.
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  2. Mar 28, 2015
    colojeepguy

    colojeepguy Colorado Springs

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    That's correct for a'70
    If it's that hard, I'd suspect it needs a new cable. Take it out and see if it moves freely by itself.
     
  3. Mar 28, 2015
    Rootpass

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    Great advise. Thank you. I will do that tomorrow in stead of trimming the hedges.
     
  4. Mar 28, 2015
    tarry99

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    The number "1" Problem with a cable......is nobody Grease's them....................needs Lube.............take it off and lube it ......Problem solved.
     
  5. Mar 29, 2015
    timgr

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    '70-71 might be different, but the '72 cable was a heap of trouble.

    Lube the heck out of it and see if it helps. The plastic parts in the '72 cable would freeze to the cable, regardless of lube.
     
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    Twin2

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    I agree . remove cable and test
     
  7. Mar 29, 2015
    oddfirejeeper

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    mine is routed the same way on my '71 and is hard to operate smoothly. taking it out hopefully today and apply a bit of lube.
     
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