Good morning. I am attempting to replace the clutch cable on my '76 LTD. I am to the point where the manual says to 'remove the cable from the lifter'. Well, I cannot free the cable from the lifter. Was the lifter crimped at the factory? Try as I will, I can't disconnect the cable end. Can anyone shed any tips or tricks?
Many TIA.
Ron in AZ
Replacing The Clutch Cable
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landisr
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Replacing The Clutch Cable
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Re: Replacing The Clutch Cable
Mine was crimped slightly also. Now, I don't remember exactly how I did it but the lifter has to be "uncrimped". That was in 2005/6.? I think I used a flat blade screwdriver to do it.
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landisr
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Re: Replacing The Clutch Cable
The screwdriver trick seemed to do it. That and removing the rear wheel to gain access from the back.
Thanks again.
Ron
Thanks again.
Ron
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