'83 DL Wagon Clutch Cable Help (and a ground wire ?)

[Dave Soslau]

I'm working on my 1983 DL Wagon (5 speed manual trans, front wheel drive, 1800 engine). I bought it as a non-running basket case to challenge myself, fulfill the desire held since watching the 1980 Winter Olympics back in fifth grade, and go even balder by constantly scratching my head! So, as the first picture shows, the clutch cable just floats over the trans and there is a clip attached to the trans that I believe is positioned improperly. I would think the cable should go through the clip, but if it did, it would be heading down, away from the fork, not towards it. I've looked through the 800+ page manual for guidance, but found nothing that provides any clarity. Because the car had so many idiosyncrasies (like lamp wire attached to wiring in the fuse box for a siren), I've gotten a new clutch cable and want to install it correctly. I'm fine with the front and rear attachments to the fork and pedal, but really want to get it right in the middle without the guesswork of relocating the clip. Any guidance or pictures of the correct positioning of this clip would be greatly appreciated. ALSO, there is obviously an unoriginal wire (blue wire attached to front right bolt of trans top) that goes to the firewall. Is this correct? Do you have a wire there that goes to a different spot? Any help on this would also be GREATLY APPRECIATED! Thank you!

Starting point to current pictures are included for your pleasure! I will get to the end-point (someday!!).

 

Edited August 7, 2022 by Dave Soslau