Adjustment or Something Else?

[s1ngletracker]

I believe you can adjust the clutch MC rod... I'd do that to get engagement off the floor a bit and eliminate some of the freeplay. It will require some cortonionism though.

I wouldn't waste your time with a short throw. A cut stock unit is basically the same thing. I'd take out the center console, eliminate the rubber base bushings and just use washers, don't need anything fancy. Also, make sure the pivoting assembly is tight and doesn't have any play. Just look at it as you shift around to the different positions with the center console/boot out. If you see some weird movement that shouldnt be there, you may need to replace bushings, I believe you can get them from Mitsubishi. Or just find someone parting a car out with a good shifter assembly. Could just be some loose bolts down there too.

I wouldn't be surprised either that your car grinds. I've never had a DSM that doesn't grind at least a bit in certain gears in certain situations.

[LingLing]

Originally Posted by s1ngletracker

I believe you can adjust the clutch MC rod... I'd do that to get engagement off the floor a bit and eliminate some of the freeplay. It will require some cortonionism though.

I wouldn't waste your time with a short throw. A cut stock unit is basically the same thing. I'd take out the center console, eliminate the rubber base bushings and just use washers, don't need anything fancy. Also, make sure the pivoting assembly is tight and doesn't have any play. Just look at it as you shift around to the different positions with the center console/boot out. If you see some weird movement that shouldnt be there, you may need to replace bushings, I believe you can get them from Mitsubishi. Or just find someone parting a car out with a good shifter assembly. Could just be some loose bolts down there too.

I wouldn't be surprised either that your car grinds. I've never had a DSM that doesn't grind at least a bit in certain gears in certain situations.

Yeah, I was thinking about practicing my flexibility skills and adjusting the MC rod. Can someone tell me what size that nut is? I'll have to go out and buy a wrench since all my tools are 2 hours away haha.

I'll start with adjusting the the MC rod, and throw some washers on there too. Thanks for the feedback.

[123abc]

It's either a 12 or a 10. Loosen up the lock nut and on a good mc you should be able to twist the rod with your fingers. No washers involved either. Once you get under the car and have a look at how things work it's pretty easy to figure out what to do.

[LingLing]

Originally Posted by 123abc

It's either a 12 or a 10. Loosen up the lock nut and on a good mc you should be able to twist the rod with your fingers.

Great, I'll go pick myself up a high quality wal-mart wrench tomorrow haha.

[1QUICK4]

Make sure the nut securing the pedal assembly to the master isn't loose. after you push the clutch in and let it out, grab the pedal and pull up. If there is any freeplay it is most likely one of your problems.

It's common as hell on 1G's. If it's loose for two long it will round the keyway off the pedal assembly.

Taboo used to have a right up about removing it and welding it but if you pull the pedal up and tighten the shit out of it, it will be good for a long time.

Make sure there isn't any slack before you adjust the rod

Originally Posted by 123abc

It's either a 12 or a 10. Loosen up the lock nut and on a good mc you should be able to twist the rod with your fingers.

Yep, if it wont move easily just wiggle the pedal and it should spin with ease

[twack]

Originally Posted by LingLing

Great, I'll go pick myself up a high quality wal-mart wrench tomorrow haha.

wait....you bought kevins badass car and you dont even have any tools to work on it.........please dont tell me your in over your head