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mattwa
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JAN 24, 12:00 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by L67:
You really don't need to be. Your transmission came from a 2200 series engine, which doesn't have the torque to stress the F23 in any substantial form. Aside from synchro's wearing out, the gears should be in great condition on even the highest mileage engine. Not exactly your pop's Isuzu we're talking about. |
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True.
One thing I did notice today while trying to install the shift cables into the Fiero, is the hole on the custom shift cable that goes over the pin on the shift lever, was too small! I had to go to my drill press and drill it out a slight amount. The peg on the Fiero shifter is very very close to 1/4", and a 1/4" drill bit wouldn't fit though the hole, so I drilled it out to 1/4" which took off a slight amount, then I was able to push it on the shifter. No play whatsoever either, it's quite tight. some oil helped it move easier though.[This message has been edited by mattwa (edited 01-24-2012).]
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L67
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JAN 24, 12:46 AM
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You're talking about the brass bushing on the cable end. Yes, I've had to do that three times to date. I normally drill the hole to 9/32" - 7mm, you probably should also. Works really well. [This message has been edited by L67 (edited 01-26-2012).]
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1988holleyformula
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MAR 27, 03:15 PM
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mattwa
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MAR 27, 03:20 PM
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Dang, L67 was finally banned...oh well. Still an awesome write up, and what got me to start my F23 swap. Just make sure to reduce the pedal travel in a stock Fiero or it will over-extend the Throw out bearing!!! Don't want anyone else to go through what I have to if I can help it.
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bmwguru
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MAR 27, 07:06 PM
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I'm sorry to see him go. I got into it with him a few months ago and since then I realized that he wasn't just talking crap out his ass and he is a decent guy.
As for reducing the throw of the master, how does that affect pedal height and height of engagement?------------------
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mattwa
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MAR 27, 09:17 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by bmwguru:
I'm sorry to see him go. I got into it with him a few months ago and since then I realized that he wasn't just talking crap out his ass and he is a decent guy.
As for reducing the throw of the master, how does that affect pedal height and height of engagement?
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It'll drop the clutch pedal height for sure, but it shouldn't change the height of engagement. Can't tell you for sure though yet.[This message has been edited by mattwa (edited 03-27-2012).]
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Will
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MAR 27, 09:34 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by mattwa:
It'll drop the clutch pedal height for sure, but it shouldn't change the height of engagement. Can't tell you for sure though yet.
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I haven't read the whole thread... The right way to reduce clutch MC travel is to install a pedal stop, which does not reduce the height of the pedal.
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mattwa
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MAR 27, 09:42 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Will:
I haven't read the whole thread... The right way to reduce clutch MC travel is to install a pedal stop, which does not reduce the height of the pedal. |
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When you space out the MC, you are, in a way, installing a pedal stop...i.e the floor. Reducing the height of the pedal is actually a good thing in my case because of my long legs and large feet/shoes.[This message has been edited by mattwa (edited 03-27-2012).]
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Will
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MAR 28, 07:24 AM
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I have 12+ shoes and I think it would be better for the pedal to be further from the floor. I have to push the clutch with only the left edge of my foot in order to avoid both the brake pedal and the dead pedal/wheel house. If the clutch pedal stopped an inch off the floor, it would be easier for my to use because I could use the ball of my foot.
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mattwa
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MAR 28, 12:16 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Will:
I have 12+ shoes and I think it would be better for the pedal to be further from the floor. I have to push the clutch with only the left edge of my foot in order to avoid both the brake pedal and the dead pedal/wheel house. If the clutch pedal stopped an inch off the floor, it would be easier for my to use because I could use the ball of my foot. |
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My foot isn't that wide, but I wear size 15 shoes..If I don't use the very tip of my foot, when I release the clutch my foot gets stuck in the dash. so a lower pedal would help.
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