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nickaliss · 27 Sep 2006, 09:06 am

Putting the finishing touches on my project mustang and I'm noticing that after the 5 speed swap the clutch pedal is about 1"-1.5" higher than my brake pedal. Is this how the 5.0 pedal assembly is normally? The reason I ask is because I checked a 5 speed LX this morning on my way to class and it looked to have the same thing going on with the pedals.

Also, I installed a Steeda quadrant kit, but as far as I know (not too far) that shouldn't change the position when the clutch is at rest.

Hypercomp01 · 27 Sep 2006, 10:00 am

Normal, its soposed to be like that. Go drove the damn thing!

American Psycho · 27 Sep 2006, 10:41 am

he is correct. It is normal

nickaliss · 27 Sep 2006, 11:16 am

Thanks for the info, another issue is a few of the warning lights. Low fuel, washer fluid, and the charging light are all on. I think the sending unit needs a new float or just needs to be replaced totally, weird resistance coming out of that (reading the ohmage for empty with about 2 gallons in it). The washer fluid resevoir is almost full and I still get the light, I'm thinking I might need a new one of those as well. And as for the charging light, I measure 14.7 volts across the battery when it's running, so that's a total mystery.

Not expecting much here as far as help goes, but if you've had a similar issue I'd love some direction here.

American Psycho · 27 Sep 2006, 11:27 am

check the grounds or maybe thiers a slice in the wires somewhere

BigDon · 27 Sep 2006, 12:09 pm

def. check the grounds. when in doubt always check the grounds. i also agree there could be a slice in one of your wires.

27 Sep 2006, 09:06 am	#1 (permalink)
nickaliss Cool Tremekian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Near Rochester, NY Posts: 240 nickaliss's Gallery	5.0 clutch pedal higher than my brake pedal after swapping in 5 speed. Putting the finishing touches on my project mustang and I'm noticing that after the 5 speed swap the clutch pedal is about 1"-1.5" higher than my brake pedal. Is this how the 5.0 pedal assembly is normally? The reason I ask is because I checked a 5 speed LX this morning on my way to class and it looked to have the same thing going on with the pedals. Also, I installed a Steeda quadrant kit, but as far as I know (not too far) that shouldn't change the position when the clutch is at rest. __________________ Daily Driver - 1985 VW GTi 8v, totally stock minus the stereo and speakers. Project - 1986 Mustang LX convertable 3.8 with a 3-speed auto...a couple years later, we'll call it a 1990 GT convertable 5.0 5-speed with the following mods: lunati cam, 3.73 gears, 2.5 inch exhaust (minus cats, plus flowmasters and some headers), stock e7 heads with some porting and bigger valves (powerheads.com). Tubular GT40 intake, 24lb injectors, bigger MAF and TB. Roller rockers (1.6), under drive pulley kit.

27 Sep 2006, 10:00 am	#2 (permalink)
Hypercomp01 Senior Tremekian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: In a van down by the River! Posts: 1,730 Hypercomp01's Gallery	Normal, its soposed to be like that. Go drove the damn thing! __________________ "Bite my shinny metal ass" - Bender.

27 Sep 2006, 10:41 am	#3 (permalink)
American Psycho Play with your blood Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: American Gardens Building on W. 81st Street on the 11th floor Posts: 12,106 American Psycho's Gallery	he is correct. It is normal __________________

27 Sep 2006, 11:16 am	#4 (permalink)
nickaliss Cool Tremekian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Near Rochester, NY Posts: 240 nickaliss's Gallery	Thanks for the info, another issue is a few of the warning lights. Low fuel, washer fluid, and the charging light are all on. I think the sending unit needs a new float or just needs to be replaced totally, weird resistance coming out of that (reading the ohmage for empty with about 2 gallons in it). The washer fluid resevoir is almost full and I still get the light, I'm thinking I might need a new one of those as well. And as for the charging light, I measure 14.7 volts across the battery when it's running, so that's a total mystery. Not expecting much here as far as help goes, but if you've had a similar issue I'd love some direction here. __________________ Daily Driver - 1985 VW GTi 8v, totally stock minus the stereo and speakers. Project - 1986 Mustang LX convertable 3.8 with a 3-speed auto...a couple years later, we'll call it a 1990 GT convertable 5.0 5-speed with the following mods: lunati cam, 3.73 gears, 2.5 inch exhaust (minus cats, plus flowmasters and some headers), stock e7 heads with some porting and bigger valves (powerheads.com). Tubular GT40 intake, 24lb injectors, bigger MAF and TB. Roller rockers (1.6), under drive pulley kit.

27 Sep 2006, 11:27 am	#5 (permalink)
American Psycho Play with your blood Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: American Gardens Building on W. 81st Street on the 11th floor Posts: 12,106 American Psycho's Gallery	check the grounds or maybe thiers a slice in the wires somewhere __________________

27 Sep 2006, 12:09 pm	#6 (permalink)
BigDon Veteran Tremekian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Dillsboro, IN Posts: 3,886 BigDon's Gallery	def. check the grounds. when in doubt always check the grounds. i also agree there could be a slice in one of your wires. __________________ 1986 Dodge Ram 318 Under Construction

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