2.8i Clutch Cable

[John042]

Hi. To replenish my spares box I thought I would include a spare Clutch Cable. No problem I thought, armed with the info' of the "PH Wedges Spare List" Ford 2.3 Cortina MK4,GCC 1207.Information from previous posts. Where can I get one? I've tried most of the usual suppliers but so far drawn a blank. Please help if you know of a source or equivalent that would fit. Thanks.

PS. Solved one more problem of a leaking header tank. A Ford Fiesta 1999 fits quite well with suitable manufactured brackets and a Landrover cap rated at 15psi.

Cheers All John C.

[John042]

Hi again Zig. Thanks for the reply. There have been a few past posts on the subject with confusion over the lengths etc. I guess the 1207 might refer to the length perhaps? It seems you can find lower GCC numbers but I guess they wouldn't fit, ie too short. May be, as you suggest, a manufactured item. Pleased about the header tank as "Wesley" is running well and made it into his winter quarters under his own power, the first time in 14+ years. Very sensitive to any fuel adjustment on the regulator though, adjustment with CO2 meter? Brake discs look rusty but not worn. So decision on replacement or clean? So starts another chapter in the saga. Cheers Mate, John C.

[John042]

Thanks Andy, will try Speedy Cables. It's a standby spare incase of breakage but will investigate other Ford fittments. Length could be the problem as I've found a few 1100 & 1200 cables but none longer. The original cap for the Fiesta header tank is rated at 1.2 bar. Maybe a bit too much? So a Landrover one at 15psi seemed a better option. Any advice on cleaning some brake discs, a bit rusty but not worn. Cheers John C.

[John042]

Hi Ziga. Thanks again. My cable is OK at the moment but as you, I like to be prepared. Don't you love the "Wedges" I reckon the only reason I bought one was the constant element of surprise of "how the f**k did that happen" I've just aquired a set of brand new shocks so a partial strip of the suspension is now added to the growing list of winter tasks! Thanks about the advice on the discs, they are obviously rusty after 14 years but look/feel quite smooth. However I think replacing the brake hoses/pads and caliper seals would be a wise move? Cheers John C.

[John042]

Thanks Andy. I bow to your comprehensive knowledge of the clutch pedal arrangement. A look confirmed you description of a crap system, the pedal pushing on the outer cable sheath. If the Ford Granda clutch cable end fittings are the same it's just the length/availabity that would be the problem? We look forward to your re-design of the system Andy. Regards John C.

[John042]

Thank Mike, some more possibilities. Again a longer cable shouldn't present too much of a problem? Cheers John C.

[John042]

Andy, easy with the seat out. I can see exactly what you mean, what a ass of an idea. Interesting post from Mike with some more part numbers? John C.

[John042]

Just to muddy the waters a little more. I received a detailed reply from David Newmark, "Oldpartstore" on the subject of clutch cables. Obviously his forte' is Fords. The number GCC1207 is a TRW cable number not QH. The fitment is for a Cortina Mk4 6 cylinder, ie with the old style threaded adjuster. Mk5 Cortina had the rachet system. The numbers don't reflect length. QCC1200 is for a 4 cylinder P100 pickup truck with a rachet system. So in conclusion QCC1207 seems to be the best option? Of course unless anyone knows different? Cheers J C.

[John042]

Thanks Andy. I've just ordered from "Oldcarparts" a 1207. The 1010 has the plastic ratchet apparently. From a P100 truck, I guess a pickup? So we'll see what arrives. Cheers J C.

[John042]

Good Morning Richard. Thanks for more info on the cable saga. I'll see what turns up from "Oldparts" I suspect that many of the older Ford cables fit until they went to the rachet system depending on length. My limited experience of TVR's, Chimaera's now Wedges seems to revolve around finding which parts bin TVR dip into when building their vehicles. Fortunately with this forum and the helpful guys on it we solve most problems. Cheers J C.

[John042]

Add to that, my confusion of the previous owner collecting parts, not necessarly from the same vehicle over 15 years, putting them in a large box. Further compounding the issue by replacing the engine block with; I'm not sure what (2.9,2.8 or even 3ltr) Therefore few mounting holes for alternator/power steering etc would fit. Now that the engines running attention is being given to the suspension steering bush etc. What surprises are next awaiting me? Cheers J C.