Clutch Adjustment Necessary? - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

Tommy Z · 09-01-2011, 09:51 AM

Hey guys!

Just had my 3650 fully rebuilt, Fidanza Aluminum Flywheel put in, Spec stage 2 installed, and the Fiore/Steeda quadrant and adjuster installed as well. Now I did all the labor (with supervision from a super experienced mustang guy) except the trans rebuild itself. Everything went back together great! The transmission shifts flawlessly and the feel of the shifter along with the quadrant is awesome. Only thing is, I'm about 300 miles into the clutch break-in and noticed the clutch may not be fully disengaging. When at a stand still at any engine temp, any RPM, any incline, etc the car lurches forward when I put it in first (does it in 2nd and reverse as well). So before I go start cranking on the adjuster or knackering up the cable, I figured I'd get some advice. Thoughts?

Thanks!

TheWaterSkier · 09-02-2011, 09:25 PM

You should have a slight amount of play at the top of the clutch pedal movement. If you don't, then turn the adjuster in (clockwise) a couple of clicks at a time until you do.

XSELLR8 · 09-03-2011, 04:26 PM

With the car at idle, I would loosen the firewall adjuster until the throw out bearing is for sure not touching, then tighten the firewall adjuster until you hear the throw out bearing start to "chirp" from touching the diaphram fingers. Then back it off just a hair. To test it, get back in the car and rev it up with the door open to hear if it chirps throughout the rpm range. When you lightly touch the clutch pedal (like half an inch to an inch range) you should be able to hear it chirp.

Tommy Z · 09-03-2011, 06:43 PM

Got it. I'll give that a try. Thanks a bunch!

09-01-2011, 09:51 AM	#1
Tommy Z Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Midland, Texas Posts: 787	Clutch Adjustment Necessary? Hey guys! Just had my 3650 fully rebuilt, Fidanza Aluminum Flywheel put in, Spec stage 2 installed, and the Fiore/Steeda quadrant and adjuster installed as well. Now I did all the labor (with supervision from a super experienced mustang guy) except the trans rebuild itself. Everything went back together great! The transmission shifts flawlessly and the feel of the shifter along with the quadrant is awesome. Only thing is, I'm about 300 miles into the clutch break-in and noticed the clutch may not be fully disengaging. When at a stand still at any engine temp, any RPM, any incline, etc the car lurches forward when I put it in first (does it in 2nd and reverse as well). So before I go start cranking on the adjuster or knackering up the cable, I figured I'd get some advice. Thoughts? Thanks!

09-02-2011, 09:25 PM	#2
TheWaterSkier Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Lake Worth, FL Posts: 481	Re: Clutch Adjustment Necessary? You should have a slight amount of play at the top of the clutch pedal movement. If you don't, then turn the adjuster in (clockwise) a couple of clicks at a time until you do. __________________ Roger Traded on another vehicle. The Mach was a great car with very few issues in the 93,000 miles I put on it. I'll miss it... '04 DSG 5 Spd. IUP Tri-Ax purchased day before Mach, installed day of purchase. MGW Adjustable Shifter Arm. Borla Stainless Steel "Stinger" Cat-back. Fiore firewall adjuster/Steeda clutch quadrant.

09-03-2011, 04:26 PM	#3
XSELLR8 Mach-o-holic Join Date: May 2010 Location: La La Land Posts: 1,276	Re: Clutch Adjustment Necessary? With the car at idle, I would loosen the firewall adjuster until the throw out bearing is for sure not touching, then tighten the firewall adjuster until you hear the throw out bearing start to "chirp" from touching the diaphram fingers. Then back it off just a hair. To test it, get back in the car and rev it up with the door open to hear if it chirps throughout the rpm range. When you lightly touch the clutch pedal (like half an inch to an inch range) you should be able to hear it chirp. __________________ 2003 Mach 1 TR 5 Speed IUP Bolt ons: You name it! 4.10s too 2004 Cobra Screaming Yellow 2.3L Whipple Gear install vid https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJrAIDCpbDI Clutch Replacement Vid http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFr0Rur_EWc Wideband Install Vid http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmL1KBmWyhg

09-03-2011, 06:43 PM	#4
Tommy Z Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Midland, Texas Posts: 787	Re: Clutch Adjustment Necessary? Got it. I'll give that a try. Thanks a bunch!

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