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Clutch Cable

4 Jul 2009, 6:02pm
Does anyone know who suppliers Marlins clutch cables.

Thanks
4 Jul 2009, 9:08pm
Hi Steve.

Don't know who supplies them Stve. But if the T series ones are the same, I have one hanging up that I have not used. Together with the driveshafts if you need them from the T series to try.
5 Jul 2009, 11:40am
John

Many thanks, my reason for asking is I am considering have a cable made up to run under the gear box and back up behind the so if connects to the box as it should, this should help to reduce internal friction.

In the matter of the d shafts, again thanks, I have been busy over the last few days, taken the 1600K out and have put the 1600 fly wheel on the 1800VVC engine so I can use the R65 box. I will be oredring a Helix autosports clutch tomorow, hopefully will arrive before the next weekend so I can put the 1800 in, fingers crossed.

Please dont bin the shafts though, is Ian still umming and arring over the 2L Turbo.
8 Jul 2009, 6:57pm
Hi Guys

I can probably help here. I had a clutch cable snap after a track day and went to Marlin for a replacement. Mark modifies a handbrake cable (sorry don't know from which car) to length and it fitted perfectly. Found the new one a bit stiff but a few drops of oil down either end of the cable worked a treat and it's now smooth and light in operation. The cost was very reasonable so I would recommend that you give Marlin a call.

Ken
8 Jul 2009, 8:00pm
KrazyKen wrote:
Hi Guys

I had a clutch cable snap after a track day and went to Marlin for a replacement. Mark modifies a handbrake cable (sorry don't know from which car) to length and it fitted perfectly... ....
Ken


No wonder it snapped!
8 Jul 2009, 8:18pm
Hi Steve,

I never used mine but not sure if I chucked it with a lot of the original kit supplied?

I will have a look when off next as garage a tip at the mo and if I still have it, it will be up in the rafters! I f I find it you are welcome to it foc

Craig
22 Jul 2009, 9:47am
Steve,

Sorry it's taken so long have not had chance till yesterday with all the rain to empty garage......anyway I must have binned it as can't find it anywhere.

Your probably sorted now anyway?

Craig
22 Jul 2009, 4:31pm
Craig

Thanks for looking, I seem to have had a bit of a break through in so much as the clutch is smoother after greasing the cable so long may it last.

Steve
22 Jul 2009, 9:36pm
If you want cables made (and a great way of doing brake hoses)

have a look at venhill.co.uk

i have just bought new flexies for the back of my seicento track car and they are the dogs danglies!

typical german engineering