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Old 08-18-2025, 08:15 PM   #3
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Default Re: Clutch adjustment problem

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Originally Posted by California Charlie View Post
I just finished a complete clutch overhaul with a new clutch, pressure plate, throwout bearing etc.

With everything together I'm finding that I cannot get the clutch adjusting mechanism to reach from the clutch pedal to the actuating lever that comes out from the bell housing.

The throwout bearing appears to be right up against the pressure plate.

Am I missing something that has to do with the transmission gearing (I have the shift tower off of the transmission.

Can someone tell me what I may me missing.

I appreaciate whatever help you can give to me.
I just looked at your pictures closely. Like nkaminar said, check to make sure the forks are in the throwout bearing carrier slots correctly. I also see you have the new style clutch shaft arm on there, which is longer than the stock arm by about half an inch. When installed properly, the arm should be sticking almost straight back, like toward the back of the car, when the throwout bearing is up against the pressure plate fingers. When you pull the clutch pedal back as far as it will go, the trunnion should reach that arm, no problem. If not, a couple options-

1- Get longer threaded trunnion.
2- Readjust the pressure plate fingers (I did a video showing how).
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