111 Clutch Adjustment on a Classic Fiat 500
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- čas přidán 27. 08. 2024
- This video shows how the clutch cable operates on a Classic Fiat 500. It includes, how to adjust the cable, and its interactions with the clutch pedal, gearbox, thrust bearing, and pressure plate.
There are 2 variants of those clutch bowden cable clips (im sure your aware of) one is for a 650/126 cable where the clutch cable has a separate bracket, but the 500 cable has the bracket built into the outer sheath,and that bolts direct to the gearbox in same place. They both work the same way, you just gotta remember to order the parts that match the rest of your install. Excellent vid btw
Actually did not know that about the differences, even though I have both!!! Never needed to do anything with the 650 cable to date - but good to know for future
@@the500workshop i only know as i ordered a 650 cable by mistake once,not realising the difference, and had to order the bracket separatly
Thanks for this it dropped at a really good time for me , I’ve spent many an hour trying to get a smooth change to my gears but to no avail.
It will help me to check that I have the clutch correctly adjusted.
I’ve had the gear lever adjusted back and forth to try and prevent a crunch through each gear so many times it’s unreal.
I’m starting to think there’s an issue with my gearbox as no matter where I set the gear lever it clips through every gear.☹️
Sorry to hear that!!!
Is it a synchromesh box or non-synchro?
It’s the Original 1975 box is all I know. Thanks for the response 😊
@@Bikeaddict4235 if it’s the original box, I assume you know you need to double de-clutch when changing gear?
No I didn’t 😳
I remember the dealer I bought it from mentioned something like that but I didn’t really have a clue what he was talking about.
I’ve not really had the time to drive it since buying it but that just changed.
I’ll watch a few u tubes and give it a go tomorrow.
Can’t thank you enough
@@Bikeaddict4235 yeah, it's a tricky little think to perfect, but once you do it is very satisfying :)
If you achieve a journey with no crunches, you'll feel like the most accomplished driver on the road.
Let me know how you get on!
Excellent 👍🏻 thanks
I have a 1969 that just started having clutch issues. I see fluid leaking out on the floor now as well but essentially if I have it in reverse for example, and I press the clutch in, the car is still moving like the clutch did not disengage. When I stopped the car I saw fluid leaking down. Do you have any idea what this could be?
The clutch is operated only by a cable - there is no fluid involved, so you probably have 2 issues. I assume by fluid you mean either engine oil or transmission oil?
With the clutch it could be that the cable needs adjustment. The only other parts of the clutch operation are the thrust bearing and the clutch plate …
When you say the car continues to move even with the clutch depressed - is the car on the ground or is it on jack stands?
@@the500workshop You were right. It is a fuel leak. The hose rubbed underneath. Does that house run from the fuel tank inside the car until it comes outside?
@@marcussantiago285yes, it runs through the firewall, around the pedals, through the tunnel (where you have the gear stick and handbrake) and then out and under the car to the engine. It’s important that you use proper fuel modern fuel line, with proper fuel line clips/fastners (not standard Jubilee clips). If you use metal line, which I do on the exposed sections, you need to make sure you flare the ends of the pipe where it connects to the flexible fuel line. You can get a cheap tool to do this.
If you need any further info, happy for you to DM me on Facebook messenger or Instagram 🙌
Another question:
My original center console Hand Throttle / Cruise Control steel cable and cable support bracket has been removed and I’d like to replace it.
It actually looks like the cable support bracket has been cut off from the underside of the metal center glove box.
Q, Any chance you could show us a close-up of how the end of the cable connects to the Accelerator Pedal ?
I’m fine with reinstalling the cable support bracket end, but I’m not sure how the cable connects to the Accelerator Pedal.
Many thanks
Roysters 😎
Classic Fiat Nuova 500D (1961)
Would love to, but I don't actually have one fitted on my cars ... they came like that and I've never seen it worthwhile to put one back in - can't imagine where and when I would use it.
I will try and do some research though and see what I can find that might help you
are you sure the N/D even had this feature?
Just found this ... should be useful www.fiatforum.com/attachments/fiat-500-hand-throttle-info-pdf.427662/
Yes, thanks, that all makes sense now 👍🏻