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56yblock · 08-06-2023, 02:02 PM

hello guys, i have a 3 speed manual transmission on 56 customline and I need to adjust my clutch pedal, does anyone knows how i must to do it ? thanks for help me

paul2748 · 08-06-2023, 07:23 PM

Got a Shop Manual ? It should be explained in there. No shop manual, then you should get one if your doing work on your car

56sedandelivery · 08-07-2023, 09:43 AM

IIRC the only adjustment is at the throw out activator arm.

Lamar Wadsworth · 08-07-2023, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 56sedandelivery

IIRC the only adjustment is at the throw out activator arm.

No, there are two adjustment points. One is on the push rod that pushes against the clutch fork. The other is the tension on the spring up under the dash.

56yblock · 08-07-2023, 11:58 PM

does anyone have pic to explain how to do it ?

56sedandelivery · 08-08-2023, 10:12 AM

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Ole Don · 08-08-2023, 11:15 PM

I had trouble getting the required one inch of pedal free play. I had my wife hold the pedal down, and while unde rthe car I adjusted the rod until a .030 feeler gauge fit between the flywheel and the disc. End of problem, it stayed that way for years with no trouble, and always one inch of free play.

56yblock · 08-11-2023, 01:52 AM

nobody knows how to me explain to adjust the clutch pedal?

Dobie Gillis · 08-11-2023, 07:25 PM

Since no one else has replied I'll give it a shot. Hopefully you have a service manual for your car for the associated illustrations.

TOE BOARD CLEARANCE

Before adjusting the clutch linkage you need to adjust the pedal toe board clearance by moving the clutch pedal rubber bumper that is attached to the pedal mounting bracket under the dashboard. Move the bumper up or down until the clutch pedal is the same distance from the floor as the brake pedal.

CLUTCH PEDAL FREE PLAY

Measure the pedal free play after adjusting pedal toe board clearance. If it is less than 1 to 1.25 inches:

1. Loosen the clutch pedal release rod lock nut and turn the adjusting nut until free travel (play) is within the specified limits.

2. Tighten the lock nut to secure your adjustment.

The adjusting nut is located in the engine compartment attached to the equalizer bar between the equalizer bar and the release lever.

08-06-2023, 02:02 PM	#1
56yblock Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Posts: 270	need to adjust clutch pedal hello guys, i have a 3 speed manual transmission on 56 customline and I need to adjust my clutch pedal, does anyone knows how i must to do it ? thanks for help me

08-06-2023, 07:23 PM	#2
paul2748 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Midland Park, NJ Posts: 3,982	Re: need to adjust clutch pedal Got a Shop Manual ? It should be explained in there. No shop manual, then you should get one if your doing work on your car __________________ 48 Ford Conv 56 Tbird 54 Ford Victoria

08-07-2023, 09:43 AM	#3
56sedandelivery Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Arkansas Posts: 525	Re: need to adjust clutch pedal IIRC the only adjustment is at the throw out activator arm.

08-07-2023, 11:58 PM	#5
56yblock Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Posts: 270	Re: need to adjust clutch pedal does anyone have pic to explain how to do it ?

08-08-2023, 11:15 PM	#7
Ole Don Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Michael, Minnesota Posts: 1,713	Re: need to adjust clutch pedal I had trouble getting the required one inch of pedal free play. I had my wife hold the pedal down, and while unde rthe car I adjusted the rod until a .030 feeler gauge fit between the flywheel and the disc. End of problem, it stayed that way for years with no trouble, and always one inch of free play.

08-11-2023, 01:52 AM	#8
56yblock Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Posts: 270	Re: need to adjust clutch pedal nobody knows how to me explain to adjust the clutch pedal?

08-11-2023, 07:25 PM	#9
Dobie Gillis Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Middle TN Posts: 1,060	Re: need to adjust clutch pedal Since no one else has replied I'll give it a shot. Hopefully you have a service manual for your car for the associated illustrations. TOE BOARD CLEARANCE Before adjusting the clutch linkage you need to adjust the pedal toe board clearance by moving the clutch pedal rubber bumper that is attached to the pedal mounting bracket under the dashboard. Move the bumper up or down until the clutch pedal is the same distance from the floor as the brake pedal. CLUTCH PEDAL FREE PLAY Measure the pedal free play after adjusting pedal toe board clearance. If it is less than 1 to 1.25 inches: 1. Loosen the clutch pedal release rod lock nut and turn the adjusting nut until free travel (play) is within the specified limits. 2. Tighten the lock nut to secure your adjustment. The adjusting nut is located in the engine compartment attached to the equalizer bar between the equalizer bar and the release lever. __________________ Often wrong but never in doubt.