by cjbiagi » Tue Dec 25, 2018 12:58 pm
Brad, yes I am sure you do treat her much better now LOL. It's not so much beating on it but just rather doing some routine maintenance. A little of that goes a long way. Here is a write I did awhile back. You may have seen it, but here it is again.
After owning my 75 Monza for 40 years I can attest to the fact that the cables work much smoother and will last longer with some lubrication. I suggest some synthetic motor oil, or if that's not handy, regular oil. I make it a yearly practice to pull the cable out of the firewall and with a small oil can drip some oil down the hole where the cable enters the outer sheath. Gravity will pull it down and any excess will just drip a little by the bellhousing. Also, if you have headers it's a good idea to insulate the lower section of the cable or anywhere where it is close to the exhaust. There is a plastic or nylon liner inside of these cables and heat is a enemy of of it. Just some tips to help with your cable. There is also a specific way to adjust the pedal free play on these cars. It is done in a combination of cable adjustment and ballstud adjustment which is located on the top left side of the bellhousing. If you are unsure of how to do it or have any questions feel free to let me know.
Clyde.........75 Monza 2+2