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Title: Tracker clutch cables
Post by: wapitijames on October 30, 2011, 02:49:16 AM

Does anyone know if it matters whether you use a 62" housing cable or a 66" housing cable? They are both the same overall length, it's for a 94 Geo Tracker 5-spd with the 2 nut hanger at the transmission as opposed to the rubber mounting type, thanks.

Title: Re: Tracker clutch cables
Post by: ranger88den on October 31, 2011, 09:26:49 AM

http://www.kick-fix.com/tranny/clutch/clutch-on-kick.html#Clutch-Cables (http://www.kick-fix.com/tranny/clutch/clutch-on-kick.html#Clutch-Cables)

Title: Re: Tracker clutch cables
Post by: wapitijames on October 31, 2011, 10:02:14 PM

Thanks ranger88den, I was sold a 62", but it looks like I should have been given 66", could be my problem!!

Title: Re: Tracker clutch cables
Post by: fordem on November 01, 2011, 05:26:07 AM

No personal experience with the Tracker clutch - however - I've a fair bit with cable operated clutches on other vehicles.  I can't see the length of the casing as causing the problem - cable operated device rely on the difference in length between the inner and the outer - so I see that as an either work/not work situation.

On a different note - and this really relates more to your other post - I have had clutch cables cause problems like you describe, with the pressure required to operate the clutch gradually becoming heavier - it started with my daughter complaining about how heavy the clutch was and when I realised it was unusually heavy, I put a new clutch in, all genuine Suzuki parts, and the problem went away for about three days - lubing the cable (which I had not replaced) resolved it for awhile, and I would have relube the cable repeatedly, so I replaced it.

You may want to check the ground strap that runs from the bellhousing to the battery negative - if it's not there the starter grounds through the clutch cable and that can cause it to overheat and melt the platic lining on the casing.

Title: Re: Tracker clutch cables
Post by: talonxracer on November 02, 2011, 05:57:56 AM

The issue I have encountered with these damn cable clutchs is the wide range of the engagement point when cold or hot and I am always having to get under the truck to adjust the cable at the trans end. The cable and clutch was brand spanking new when I purchased the Sidekick as the PO had clutch issues (that ended up being the weld on the clutch pedal cross shaft) I am sure the cable was a el-cheapo cable and does see a fair amount of stretching as well as a cheap clutch that does not have a thermally stable friction material.

Title: Re: Tracker clutch cables
Post by: wapitijames on November 03, 2011, 07:42:58 AM

I got a proper 66" cable, problem seems to be gone.........................for now!! Thanks for the input.