Clutch cable guide bracket thingy???

[Gilbert '71 T]

hello all,
does anyone know the technical term for this little piece which holds/guides the clutch cable on a 71T (apologies for poor picture) and also if known where could I get one from
any info much appreciated
Thanks
Darren

http://www.muchos.co.uk/members/911EGG/BRACKET.JPG

[Gilbert '71 T]

easier to look like this i guess

[img][img]http://www.muchos.co.uk/members/911EGG/BRACKET.JPG[/img][/img]

[Alan @ CanfordClassics]

Thats the clutch guide and it is part of the gear box side plate.

HTH

Alan.UK

[Gilbert '71 T]

Many thanks Alan, please forgive my stupidity but is this actually part of the gearbox housing then, or is it a seperate piece? I have a fabricated guide on my car which has been ok for a while, but now its not doing the job very well so Im looking for a more permanent solution.

So i was wondering if it's a seperate piece is it going to be possible to find one?

[Alan @ CanfordClassics]

Hi,

Originally its part of the side plate. I am sure you could make something up as a replacement but if you want to find a new one, I think you will need to find an old/broken box and just take the side plate.

I sold one a few years ago to a chap that was in the same situation as you.

Does this picture help? You can just see the guide section under the drive shaft flange.

Thanks

Alan.UK

[Gilbert '71 T]

Thanks Alan that's really helpfull, one heck of a job just to replace a cable guide huh ! oh well looks like I'll be going down the home made route for now then, I do have someone who can make me one.
obviously it's not ideal so I think I'll keep my eyes open for a broken gearbox with the sideplate in tact, and if any future repairs warrant the engine/box coming out i get the sideplates swapped then.
Thanks again
Darren