Actually `61 used an even shorter cable (2250mm), which is what I'd guess the
P.O. used since 8 or 10mm difference probably wouldn't be enough to account for
all that you've described.
The correct 2268mm cable for a pre`61 Beetle is 111 721 335.
Many vendors no longer stock this one and substitute the 111 721 335E, the
stock part for mid`74-up Type I from VIN 1x42663260. It is also 2268mm in
overall length but the shank on the loop at the end is longer and may foul on
the front of the conduit when used in an early pan. IF you find one sold under
the correct P/N it's still no guarantee that it isn't really the 335E, since
some manufacturers put the the same cable in both packagings and just charge a
couple bucks more for the one that's labelled 111 721 335.
It's also possible that someone might've replaced the clutch operating shaft
with a later model one having a longer hook - that would make the cable appear
to be too short and make the pedal require more effort. Yours should look like
this:
http://www.wolfsburgwest.com/cart/DetailsList.cfm?ID=113721305A
Note the offset - later ones are straight and won't hold the cable concentric
with the conduit in the tunnel.
--- On Mon, 8/18/08, Timothy Osburn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> From: Timothy Osburn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: [vintagvw] clutch cable
> To: "VW1" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "VW2" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Date: Monday, August 18, 2008, 5:18 PM
> I wondered if anyone (Bill May?) can clarify for me that VW
> changed the length of the Beetle clutch cable in 1960?
> I have a '56 with 36hp motor. I've driven it about
> 200 miles since the engine was supposedly rebuilt. But my
> clutch chatters in first when I take off, getting worse as
> things warm up.
> To make a long story short, I began ti investigate and
> found that the Bowden tube had no dip to it, as is required
> for proper operation. Further close looking indicated that
> the clutch lever (on the side of the tranny) was not exactly
> in the vertical position called for by my Bentley manual.
> Coupling this with the fact that the clutch opedal had
> always been waaay back toward my feet, not even with the
> brake pedal, made me think the cable in there is too short.
> Especially after I disconnected it to install a new Bowden
> tube, then could not get the threaded end to reach the lever
> arm. methinks the PO pulled the lever arm forward enough to
> attach the adjusting nut. Wrong idea.
> Anyway, after looking at WW & BFY sites, looks like the
> correct cable for a '56 would be 2268 mm long. '60
> and newer the cable is 2260 mm, 8 mm shorter and probably
> enough to make the difference in my setup.
> what think ye all?
> Tim Osburn, Head Mechanic, Ralph Spoilsport Motors.
> Home of Fine, Old Volkswagens and...
> Grand Canyon Nut.
> The Blues Notions website- www.bluesnotions.com
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