Superspec Clutch Cable

[alanrichey]

Could anyone tell me what clutch cable to ask for as a replacement for the one on my SuperSpec (Rover 'T' Series engine with Ford M75 Gearbox, no idea which clutch, Rover or Ford ?). The previous owner used a handbrake cable as an emergency replacement when the clutch cable broke and I would like to fit the proper item.

[tractor]

hi alan if your using a mt 75 gearbox then you need a ford clutch cable not sure I think the 75 gearboxes were fitted to later model seirras like the dochs

[tractor]

sorry allan didn't read your post properly yes you need a ford clutch cable

[Guest chrispine]

My Superspec with mt75 'box uses the standard Ford cable from a later DOHC Sierra, bit long but works ok.

[Guest Peter Kelly]

Hi

The replacement clutch cable you need is a Volvo part.

 

Quinton Hazel part No. QCC 1240.

 

I also increased the length of the release arm by 1inch to mate with the hole that the cable comes through.

 

Peter

[alanrichey]

Oh, Conflicting views :-) How about these:

 

VOLVO 340 1.4 CLUTCH CABLE 82/91 QCC1240

 

NOS QH CLUTCH CABLE QCC1337 FORD GRANADA,SCORPIO,SIERRA,SAPPHIRE 2.0i DOHC

[Guest Peter Kelly]

As I said QCC1240.

 

Perfect length.

 

Been there, done that, got the Tshirt.

Still in one piece after 4yrs.

 

Tie it back clear of exhaust with a metal clip.

 

Peter

Edited August 13, 2013 by Pete the Dog

[alanrichey]

Great, thanks

[Guest stevenkirk]

The original cable supplied by RH was QH part no QCC 1303 - from a Fiat Ducato if memory serves. Goes from the pedal , around the front of the engine and under the exhaust manifold to the gearbox. I replaced mine last year. They do have a tendency to fray as the pedal is heavy - but good squirt of PTFE spray up the outer sheath helped greatly. The clutch originally fitted to them was a Rover pressure plate and Ford friction plate - ( wasn't terribly impressed with the washers for spacers between the flywheel and pressure plate) I, ( and a few others on here ) have changed to an all Ford clutch - release bearing was out of a Sierra Sapphire ( had metal clips to secure it, not the plastic ones which snap off too easily.

[alanrichey]

OK, got a QCC 1240 clutch cable off EBay but unfortunately it isn't going to be the quick fix I hoped. The length is fine, but the bush at the clutch end is larger than the hole in the bell housing so it is not going to be a nice fit. I might be able to live with that but the other problem is that the pedal end has a nipple (as does the QCC 1303 from what I can see) whereas the exisiting cable has an eye at the end so it is simply attached to the clutch pedal with a bolt. I assume there should have been some sort of connector that takes the cable/nipple and can be bolted onto the clutch pedal and the previous owner removed it when he replaced the cable with his 'bodged' version.

 

Can't see anything on E-Bay, but I guess it must be a pretty standard piece of kit ? Anyone any ideas ?

 

And I can see what Peter means about the mislignment between the release arm and the hole in the bell housing, but I think extending the release arm is well beyond my ability Have to live with it and just keep checking it.

[Guest Ian & Carole]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Clutch-Cable-Ford-Capri-Mk1-2-3-2-8-3-0-V6-Mk1-1-3-/161087273198?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item25818cb8ee

 

 

Any thing like this ??

[alanrichey]

Yes the pedal end looks fine, but it is at least 700mm too short and I can't see enough of the engine end to see if it will fit.

 

The QCC 1303 (EBay Item 321169257790) looks as though it has a smaller bush at the engine end, but still come with a nipple. I don't really want to keep buying clutch cables on the chance they might fit :-) I guess need to get off my backside and go to a proper parts distributor :-)

[alanrichey]

Actually this one looks a better bet. An eye end and a smaller bush. I'll have to ask what the length is ?

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NOS-QH-CLUTCH-CABLE-QCC1204-FORD-TRANSIT-LHD-80-100-120-130-160-190-100L-78-86-/390636221859?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5af3bbb5a3

[alanrichey]

Still researching. This looks like the adaptor I need. Pity it is plastic.

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221259839085?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_sacat%3D0%26_nkw%3D221259839085%26_rdc%3D1

[Redspec]

Have you read this :-

 

http://www.rhocar.org/index.php?showtopic=26736&st=0&p=205151&fromsearch=1&&do=findComment&comment=205151

 

Steve