Fulvia Clutch

[Steve]

Hi everyone,
I have a Series 1 Fulvia, right-hand drive. The clutch cable has to go thru' a big "s" bend to get from the clutch pedal to the clutch fork? on the left-hand side of the gearbox. I was wondering if it would be possible to move the clutch fork to the right-hand side of the gearbox to enable the cable to be straighter. There appears to be a blanking plug on the right-hand side opposite the mounting point for the fork. If it is possible, one would obviously have to modify the fork but what else needs to be done ?

Thanks
Steve

[william]

Hi Steve,
As I only know LHd cars my suggestions are probably not 100% reliable. But the blank plug can be removed and I you wish the clutch release bearing rod installed from the other side. Slight mods to the bronze bushings in the bellhouse might be needed.

[lucas]

The cable is attached exactly in the middle of the gearbox.
So I think the RHD version is less bent than the LHD version, or am I wrong?(pedal)

[Steve]

Thanks William for the reply. Looking more closely it will probably be difficult to remove the shaft with the gearbox in the car as the sub-frame upright could get in the way. Might have to wait for the imminent clutch replacement.

Lucas, you must be correct. What I'm hoping is that if I am able to reverse the shaft, then I can use a rod directly from the top of the clutch pedal to the top of the modified 'upright'. That would eliminate the cable altogether. When I attempt it I'll post an update.

Thanks guys

Steve

[william]

You will surely have to remove the gearbox as the fork moving the release bearing is connected to the shaft with a bolt.

[Steve]

William, yes of course you're correct.
Thanks
Steve