givemethebighammer
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| posted on 8/1/05 at 08:19 AM |
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grease clutch cable
My clutch feels very stiff to operate. I can only put it down to the acute loop the cable takes from the floor mounted pedal to the type nine box. The
cable is of the type with an eyelet on one end (pedal) and "ferule" (normal type nine end) on the other. I think forcing some grease down
the cable would help matters. I think I could do this by connecting a tube (caulking gun type) of grease to the cable end with some hose and hose
clips.
Question is what type of grease to use , or is this a bad idea ?
thanks
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Mix
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| posted on 8/1/05 at 09:30 AM |
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If the inner cable has a plastic sheath then it probably would be a bad idea to lube it.
If I had to I would use a silicone based lubricant. We use an oily liquid called 'Hellerine' to aid the assembly of sleeves onto cable
looms, that may work.
I'm in need of a similar clutch cable, what vehicle did it come from?
Mick
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theconrodkid
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| posted on 8/1/05 at 09:40 AM |
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either make the curve a bit gentler or use fairy liquid on the cable for lube
who cares who wins
pass the pork pies
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jollygreengiant
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| posted on 8/1/05 at 09:42 AM |
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Question is did you replace the clutch, if not then it is likely to be the clutch cover gone stiff. If you replaced was it a new item or
reconditioned. If reconditioned the it is likely to be faulty. If none of the above then I suggest as a first move that you find a less torturous
route for your cable. The last thing that you want to be putting down a new cable is grease or lubricant.
Enjoy. 14 days to go.
Beware of the Goldfish in the tulip mines. The ONLY defence against them is smoking peanut butter sandwiches.
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bob
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| posted on 8/1/05 at 10:08 AM |
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I used a cortina MK4 cable with threaded adjuster gearbox end,i have the floor mounted pedals and at 1st had the same problem.
However after a few hundred miles it seems to have eased up a bit making it easier to operate all round.
As JJG said re old clutch,i think this may have been my problem as i only replaces the clutch plate (tight git) if it doesnt improve more over the
next coupelof months i think i'll have it out and change it for a new 3 part set.
[Edited on 8/1/05 by bob]
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britishtrident
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| posted on 8/1/05 at 10:58 AM |
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Often this can be due to poor alignment of the outer cable at the the pedal end
[Edited on 8/1/05 by britishtrident]
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givemethebighammer
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| posted on 8/1/05 at 02:48 PM |
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Thanks
the clutch, cover and release bearing were all new. It will almost certainly be the loop in the cable causing the stiffness. problem is I have no
other way of routing it. I'll take another look later.
 
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bob
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| posted on 8/1/05 at 03:15 PM |
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There is a longer cable you can use which should make a larger arc,i think it is cortina P100 or early sierra P100 pickup the ones without the
automatic adjuster on the pedal.
I also have a cable from an 85 transit i may try as that is a touch longer in overall length too.
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givemethebighammer
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| posted on 9/1/05 at 07:02 PM |
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stupid question, but how do you get the fairy liquid into the cable. I'd guess just take one end off and dribble it in ?
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Mix
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| posted on 10/1/05 at 09:04 AM |
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Try asking a motorcyclist, a cable oiler used to be quite a common tool before the advent of lined cables.
Mick
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givemethebighammer
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| posted on 10/1/05 at 09:11 PM |
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I have one of those cable oilers from my biking days somewhere (could do with a good clean no doubt).
Mind you I've had another idea... I use a dry teflon based lube (goes on wet then dries obviously)on my mountaion bike chain (doesn't
attract and hold the dirt).
Finish Line Teflon-Plus Dry lube
Description:
Finish Line's best selling lubricant designed for high torque pedaling conditions ranging from dry deserts to cold stream crossings. Dry style
formula from synthetic base oils, Teflon(R), extreme pressure additives, rust and oxidation inhibitors and a biodegradable penetrant. Used as both a
stand alone lubricant or as a base coat for the Cross Country Lubricant. 2 oz. squeeze bottle fits easily into any bicycle maintenance kit.
Believe me that stuff my chain has to go through (pressure and dirt wise) far exceeds anything the clutch cable is likely to endure.
The stuff penetrates as well so should work it's way along the cable.
Think I may give it a try.
Incidently called tiger about this today they use gear oil and say it works OK (just smells really bad !!)
 
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