Clutch cable diagram

buy a used speedometer and install it. shouldn't want to go faster than 85 in an old 91 dodge anyway........

Really?
There is no magic bullet fix.
Check the following:

1. Coolant level and quality. Replace old coolant with 50/50 blend of ethylene-glycol coolant and FILTERED water;
2. Stuck or obstructed thermostat;
3. Clogged radiator;
4. Fluid loss from leaks;
5. Bad radiator cap;
6. Failed water pump;
7. Failed fan clutch or electric fan circuit;
8. Obstruction to front grille, preventing air from flowing;
9. Worn engine with low output;
10. Extreme operating conditions requiring larger radiator.

Here's a link to one of many parts places, complete with a diagram you can use to identify and order the broken part. There are several components to the clutch pedal unit. Study this diagram and see if you can identify the broken piece. Then you can order it, and either take it to a trusted mechanic or do it yourself. Your local auto parts store can order as well.

PEDAL CLUTCH CHEROKEE Fits 1996 JEEP CHEROKEE

Sounds like your clutch job didnt include a good cleaning/machining of the flywheel. They glaze up from overheating and when you get them hot *(like from being in lots of stop and go traffic) the clutch "fades" or slips excessively. The bad news is....the more fading that occurs, the more glazed the flywheel gets.

Also, if you have a hydraulic clutch setup the clutch master and/or slave cylinders may be getting old and tired and starting to leak under constant use.

If you have a cable clutch you may just need to adjust the freeplay to take some of the slack out of the cable.

first thing clean battery connectors an post with baking soda an water solution an a piece of sand paper to get any rust off,keeping cables disconnected,next go under truck to where the starter is,an disconect the battery cable wire from starter an clean with sandpaper to get any debris off,check wires for cracks in the plastic covering,an check all wires leading from starter to battery an selenoid,another solution take hammer an hit starter a few times not to hard then try starting truck if that works it means you have a dead spot in your starter an need to replace it which is not hard.

Buy a whole new clutch for about $200. You need a special puller to remove the old one if you intend to refurbish it. It's not worth the effort. Just remove the clips and knock the old one off with a hammer. Chuck it away and replace with a brand new clutch assembly.

You may have 2 problems - the blower motor I believe should have power all the time and the speed is controlled by grounding the circuit through the various resistors. I think you need to get some wiring diagrams.

The compressor is shot.

http://www.autozone.com/shopping/repairGuide.htm?pageId=0900c15280088b63

The mechanic you went to was wrong, these cable have a lot of tension, sounds to me like you may need a new clutch installed as well as a new cable( they are self adjusting and chances are you wont be able to deadjust your old cable.)