E-brake cabel interfereing with trans install.

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Apr 14, 2013 | 10:48 PM

underthebridgejim

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E-brake cabel interfereing with trans install.

Hi all, I apologize in advance for a very basic and embarassing question to ask. Is there a trick to routing the E brake cabel over or around the bell housing, when reinstalling a c4 in an F1, without pulling the trans cover? Ive got the trans sucurly on a t jack, and a couple guide bolts (with heads cut off) so it should just slide rite in, but everytime I get close to the proper height, the e brake cabel binds somewhere and prevents front or rear movement. Ive played with it all afternoon by myself but for safetys sake I dont want to do to much shaking or forcing while Im under a truck on stands. Yes the Torque converter is in all the way (3 clicks). I dread pulling the trans cover, because it has so much sealant, paint ect and really should be replaced with a new taller one, wich I cant afford at the moment. I think the answer is obvious but I thought it wouldnt hurt anything but my pride to ask, b4 I start chipping away at another can of worms tomorrow. Thanks

Apr 15, 2013 | 12:08 AM

ALBUQ F-1

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Disconnect the cable clamp on the crossmember, it should give you freedom to swing the cable out of the way. It lays right on top of the BH on a stock flathead.

Apr 15, 2013 | 08:33 PM

tinman52

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Originally Posted by ALBUQ F-1

Disconnect the cable clamp on the crossmember, it should give you freedom to swing the cable out of the way. It lays right on top of the BH on a stock flathead.

Yep, those cables are really stiff. Real PIA to work around.

Apr 15, 2013 | 09:00 PM

yamagrant

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I'm with them Jim. Dissconnect the cable and move it away. You don't want to bugger up your hand's like before. Good luck, and take care.

Apr 15, 2013 | 10:20 PM

underthebridgejim

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Thanks guys, I ended up taking Wifey shopping today, but will try tomorow. I didnt know if Id get a response to this question, but as always, you guys have been there and done that B4. Your help is as always, very much apreceiated.

Apr 16, 2013 | 06:29 PM

Mervy49

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I had a problem similar to yours. I'm using a 351w with a c-6 and I didn't have the clearance for the b cable, shifter cable, and speedo so I made a new trans cover. The store bough ones are a little too low and expensive anyways. I'll try and get a pick in here for you. If you want to make one yourself it's quite easy.