Did you ever get your k-member issue sorted out?
The 1997 V6 to Terminator swap
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cheebs127
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Sorted out for now. I think part of it was when the struts were tightened to the knuckle they weren’t in the same position since there’s a little play there. I got my wheelbase set and just put it where it needed to be for the wheels to be where they needed to be. I ran strings off the rear wheels to the front so I could see the distance while adjusting it. I couldn’t get it using their measuring method because I’d end up with the same result for some reason. So that’s still a mystery but it works now. I’ve got a leak at the header now so I’ll be tackling hat when I get home so I can enjoy this thing
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cheebs127
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I got my new bumper back along with mirrors, painted brace and radiator cover.
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Glad to hear you got the suspension worked out.
As always, car looks sexy as hell!!!!
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As always, car looks sexy as hell!!!!
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It still needs an alignment but I think I got my ride height set. My clutch cable needs some adjusting but we should be all set for the first outing of the season at a cars and coffee Sunday. Sadly not taking the car to Carlisle but I’ll be taking it to AM. Not that I didn’t like the Borla’s by any means but the bassani mid length headers and catback do sound rather nice!
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Spent the day at ford nationals in Carlisle and this was my score of the day
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Very nice!!!!!!!
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So it’s always something right? I have no second gear right now. It just grinds going into gear if I’m moving or not when the clutch cable is adjusted properly. If I tighten the cable too much it can get it in gear while stationary but still not while moving. All other gears are ok though. Worked fine when I parked it last year. I’m hoping somehow it’s the clutch fork causing this and not a synchro. Going to check it out Thursday to see if I can see anything without tearing it all apart
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I forget, did you have a Ford cable or one of the adjustable ones?
If it’s an adjustable aftermarket cable then it more than likely stretched. Mine did the same thing. Those cables are all garbage.
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It’s adjustable on the end with the clutch fork. I don’t have a firewall adjuster. Not sure on the brand but it was from my donor car. It would be great if that’s all that it is! Going to take a look at it before work today
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Yeah cheebs, I’d bet that’s it. Mine was fine then I parked it for a long time. Got back in and couldn’t hardly go in and out of gear.
When I order my t56 I’m gonna go hydraulic possibly.
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When I order my t56 I’m gonna go hydraulic possibly.
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Have they made any better hydraulic kits? I know back in the day they were garbage. And yes, I would definitely get a new cable. I usually recommend the kit from Maximum Motorsports. They provide a Ford cable and their adjuster, and modify the cable to fit in the adjuster like you would have to on any other adjuster. I don't have the kit, I used a Fiore I believe, but if i were buying today I would get the MM.
Mcloud has a kit that’s supposed to be pretty awesome. I’ve talked to a few who have it and have loved it. It’s pricey though, around $600 if I remember correctly.
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I saw that. It is tempting but the few I saw said they don’t work with 4v because the valve cover clearance. I didn’t dig too deep so there may be a kit out there but the cable will be ordered today so it will be here when I get back from my work trip
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Good to know, I haven's looked into one in like ten years so I am sure we have made some advances haha!
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So good and bad news. I bought the cable, quadrant and firewall adjuster from MM. It came in yesterday and I installed it right way. Initial hopes were high because the clutch felt so much better with the new cable like night and day. The bad news is I still I don't have second gear. I was able to get it to go into second once but i wasn't smooth by any means. I tried adjusting the cable just for the hell of it but no luck unfortunately
Synchro is out.
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