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Old 04-22-2010, 09:22 AM
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Question Stock Clutch Adjustment

Hello, I have a 2000 GT Convertible 5spd with 70,000 miles on it.

I was wondering if there is anyway to adjust the stock clutch. When I pulled it out of storage the clutch smelled a bit on the way home. I figured it was just from it sitting. Drives and smells fine now, however it dosen't seem to have as much pull in 5th gear as it used to.

Thought perhaps I could adjust it some verses installing a new clutch.

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Old 04-22-2010, 01:07 PM
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You just pull up on the pedal, it self adjusts.
 
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Old 04-22-2010, 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by 01FR500
You just pull up on the pedal, it self adjusts.
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Replaced my clutch with the Ford Racing King Cobra and it self adjusted.
I pushed it in a few times and then lube the Clutch Cable Line.

I know where your coming from though, after I wrecked my clutch the 5th gear didn't seem to pull like it should. I was like "what the ****" who cares and get over it. 5th gear isn't really supposed to be pulling that much unless you have a higher gear ratio.
 

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Old 04-22-2010, 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by 01FR500
You just pull up on the pedal, it self adjusts.

I thought it might self adjust as it is hydraulic - what do you mean pull up on the pedal -physically pull up on it??

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Old 04-22-2010, 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by batplus4
I thought it might self adjust as it is hydraulic - what do you mean pull up on the pedal -physically pull up on it??

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Yes, with your hand, grab the cluthc peddle and pull it up.
 
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Old 04-22-2010, 07:25 PM
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its not hydraulic
 
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Old 04-22-2010, 08:33 PM
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just did my clutch and i tried to pull it up on mine after i had everything back together. didn't hear any clicks. guess it didn't need adjusting.
 
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Old 04-23-2010, 12:09 AM
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Originally Posted by sand1303
just did my clutch and i tried to pull it up on mine after i had everything back together. didn't hear any clicks. guess it didn't need adjusting.
Well I didn't hear mine click or anything, but I knew it made a difference. Because I was playing with the peddle and I'm like what the **** is going on. Then randomly decided to pull it up as far as I can and then it changed.
 
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Old 04-23-2010, 09:51 AM
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Thanks for the input - I looked it up and you are correct, I guess I just assumed it was.

I had a 2004 GT Coupe for few years that I bought new I ended up selling it and then ran across the 2000 GT Convertible I have now. Picked it up last fall and put it in storage. Just got it out and am in the process of going through some minor issues.

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Old 04-23-2010, 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by BikerSk8rKid
Yes, with your hand, grab the cluthc peddle and pull it up.
Thanks I will give it a try.
 
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Old 04-23-2010, 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by batplus4
Thanks for the input - I looked it up and you are correct, I guess I just assumed it was.

I had a 2004 GT Coupe for few years that I bought new I ended up selling it and then ran across the 2000 GT Convertible I have now. Picked it up last fall and put it in storage. Just got it out and am in the process of going through some minor issues.

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Usuaully a lot of people will go in and start it up and let it run for awhile. Like once a week or so.
I do the same thing for my MotorCycle durning the Winter, I'll run it like every day or every other day, usually when I remember or I'm by it. It sits outside under a shelter covered. LOL

Good luck!
 
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