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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
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Re: ANYONE- have dimensions on cable bracket needed for swap,5spd to 2.0L
« Reply #1 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.
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Re: ANYONE- have dimensions on cable bracket needed for swap,5spd to 2.0L
« Reply #2 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. 
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Re: ANYONE- have dimensions on cable bracket needed for swap,5spd to 2.0L
« Reply #3 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.joe-escobar.com/pinto.html    scroll down to near the bottom
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