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Offline c_kyle

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Pissed Off! I can't get the clutch housing cap off!
« on: June 16, 2007, 02:44:36 PM »
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I'm replacing my clutch cable, and trying to adjust the cable so it works.  The Clymer says to adjust both the adjustments at each end of the cable and also adjust the tension on the nut behind the clutch cable housing.  It's the massively huge straight-slot screw.  I've gone to three different hardware stores to find a bit, or screwdriver large enough to fit in the slot and there is nothing.  The only thing I can think of is to buy a chisel and grind it down to fit the slot.  Anyway, I've sprayed PB Blaster all over the cap, hoping to loosen it up.  Then I've used the largest screw driver I found and all it has done is gouge the inside of the slot.  Is there a special tool, or what?

Here's a link to what I'm talking about.

http://www.sohc4.us/gallery/v/members/personal/Wulfshrunting/Misc/ClutchHousingCap.JPG.html
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Re: Pissed Off! I can't get the clutch housing cap off!
« Reply #1 on: June 16, 2007, 03:04:32 PM »
I've got what's called a "drag link socket" that works well on these. It's also 3/8" drive so it can be used with an impact driver.

you can get them at most any NAPA store!

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Re: Pissed Off! I can't get the clutch housing cap off!
« Reply #2 on: June 16, 2007, 03:31:59 PM »
Tried using a quarter in a pair of vise grips?
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Re: Pissed Off! I can't get the clutch housing cap off!
« Reply #3 on: June 16, 2007, 03:42:25 PM »

  Yeah, I'll second the drag link socket, a real lifesaver when you need them.

 sears has them, but they are normally not stocked, need to be ordered.
 my local napa didn't know what I was talking about, but the napa distribution center had them in stock.
 
 Some shops that carry SK tools have them too.
 
 look in places that cater to old car and truck freaks, most of the old trucks/cars used drag links instead of ball joints, smilar to those shown on this page:

http://www.akalbull.com/drag_link_repair_kits.htm

  before I found a place to get the drag link sockets,  what I used was a short length of angle iron with one leg filed back to provide a driver surface, so it was similar to using an allen wrench.
   

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Re: Pissed Off! I can't get the clutch housing cap off!
« Reply #4 on: June 16, 2007, 05:36:32 PM »
Thanks for the drag link info; that looks like what I need.  I've mangled the damn cap; the slot looks like a third-world hooker trying to smile. >:(
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Re: Pissed Off! I can't get the clutch housing cap off!
« Reply #5 on: June 16, 2007, 06:55:17 PM »
Thanks for the drag link info; that looks like what I need.  I've mangled the damn cap; the slot looks like a third-world hooker trying to smile. >:(

I'll check the garage.  If I have one, it's yours!  I have mangled many things before finding out there was a tool for it.  ;)  I'll PM you as soon as I get to it.

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Re: Pissed Off! I can't get the clutch housing cap off!
« Reply #6 on: June 16, 2007, 07:10:08 PM »
this is another example of the fine ppl on this board, and why i still louter(?) around even though my SOHC/4 is in storage in another country.... you guys rock....

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Re: Pissed Off! I can't get the clutch housing cap off!
« Reply #7 on: June 16, 2007, 07:52:59 PM »
Good news, bad news.

I have it and it's your totally free!  Bad news is that I don't have a drag link.  LOL!!!

I will take advantage of any excuse to buy a new tool though.  ;D  PM me with your shipping info.  I'll ship it if you are willing to paypal me the shipping cost.

Bobby

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Re: Pissed Off! I can't get the clutch housing cap off!
« Reply #8 on: June 18, 2007, 04:34:16 AM »
Good news, bad news.

I have it and it's your totally free!  Bad news is that I don't have a drag link.  LOL!!!

I will take advantage of any excuse to buy a new tool though.  ;D  PM me with your shipping info.  I'll ship it if you are willing to paypal me the shipping cost.

Bobby

Thanks!  I sent you a PM.
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