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Title: ANYONE- have dimensions on cable bracket needed for swap,5spd to 2.0L
Post by: crossy on March 16, 2012, 07:56:46 AM

I know there is a bracket needed to install the clutch cable. I am AGAIN trying to get back to the 5speed into my 73 that has a 2.0. I have the bell done and would like to fab the bracket needed in advance. Length?, hole sizes?  ppic of install?? thanx. Crossy

Title: Re: ANYONE- have dimensions on cable bracket needed for swap,5spd to 2.0L
Post by: turbopinto72 on March 16, 2012, 12:16:44 PM

What bracket are you talking about? Nothing is needed at the bellhousing end. The only thing I did was extend the cable housing clamp that is on the fender wall because the cable have to extend a bit firther.

Title: Re: ANYONE- have dimensions on cable bracket needed for swap,5spd to 2.0L
Post by: crossy on March 16, 2012, 04:16:03 PM

flat piece of metal that the clutch cable goes through- one hole for mounting bolt and one larger one for cable. saw pics here once. 

Title: Re: ANYONE- have dimensions on cable bracket needed for swap,5spd to 2.0L
Post by: oldkayaker on March 17, 2012, 04:51:20 PM

I do not have the dimensions but here are a couple of links to photos.
http://www.fordpinto.com/index.php/topic,15844.msg103212.html#msg103212 (http://www.fordpinto.com/index.php/topic,15844.msg103212.html#msg103212)
http://www.joe-escobar.com/pinto.html (http://www.joe-escobar.com/pinto.html)    scroll down to near the bottom