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Mm firewall adjuster binding when bolting to firewall
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<blockquote data-quote="kill3rwsv" data-source="post: 16165312" data-attributes="member: 193574"><p>[ATTACH=full]1562827[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1562828[/ATTACH] So far I have been successful not asking questions around here, have always been able to find the information I needed. But this one has gotten both me and my dad(dad has been mechanic for 30+ years and run his own shop for 20 of those). </p><p></p><p>I have a 2001 Ford Mustang cobra convertible. Had the usual TOB CHIRP, couldn’t keep clutch adjusted properly, and car has just hit 72k so we decided to go ahead and replace clutch kit and swap to MM quadrant, adjuster, and cable assembly(MMCP-51). I know many around here and most of the other forums both use and recommend this kit. Installation of this kit is where the problem lies....</p><p></p><p>When installing the firewall adjuster it hits the under part of the windshield wiper valley when it goes through the firewall(if adjusted more than about 1/3 of the way in), which causes it to bind where it can only be turned with apair of large pliers. Took us a few to figure out what was causing the bind but there is no doubt. Attaching pics of adjuster out to touching valve cover(pretty much all the way out), and then adjusted in car as we can go before hitting body. </p><p></p><p>I’ve tried looking it up myself, and have found nothing to help me. It always takes me to quadrant adjustments but nothing about firewall adjuster binding. </p><p></p><p>I did find ONE post on another forum where they had this problem and had to shave the firewall down to offset it and make it fit, but that also means making two new holes in firewall. Dad not totally against that but we would really like to avoid this if at all possible because that is a modification that can not be undone. </p><p></p><p>Dads questions: Surely someone has seen this problem before? Firewall flex problem maybe? Convertible related? Is there a different adjuster for a convertible because the website never asks for body style just sub model? </p><p></p><p>All the questions he can think of for now. If more info needed let me know. </p><p></p><p>William</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="kill3rwsv, post: 16165312, member: 193574"] [ATTACH=full]1562827[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1562828[/ATTACH] So far I have been successful not asking questions around here, have always been able to find the information I needed. But this one has gotten both me and my dad(dad has been mechanic for 30+ years and run his own shop for 20 of those). I have a 2001 Ford Mustang cobra convertible. Had the usual TOB CHIRP, couldn’t keep clutch adjusted properly, and car has just hit 72k so we decided to go ahead and replace clutch kit and swap to MM quadrant, adjuster, and cable assembly(MMCP-51). I know many around here and most of the other forums both use and recommend this kit. Installation of this kit is where the problem lies.... When installing the firewall adjuster it hits the under part of the windshield wiper valley when it goes through the firewall(if adjusted more than about 1/3 of the way in), which causes it to bind where it can only be turned with apair of large pliers. Took us a few to figure out what was causing the bind but there is no doubt. Attaching pics of adjuster out to touching valve cover(pretty much all the way out), and then adjusted in car as we can go before hitting body. I’ve tried looking it up myself, and have found nothing to help me. It always takes me to quadrant adjustments but nothing about firewall adjuster binding. I did find ONE post on another forum where they had this problem and had to shave the firewall down to offset it and make it fit, but that also means making two new holes in firewall. Dad not totally against that but we would really like to avoid this if at all possible because that is a modification that can not be undone. Dads questions: Surely someone has seen this problem before? Firewall flex problem maybe? Convertible related? Is there a different adjuster for a convertible because the website never asks for body style just sub model? All the questions he can think of for now. If more info needed let me know. William [/QUOTE]
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