The Ford Barn

dbdevkc · 12-28-2023, 04:00 PM

'50 Ford - I know the free travel should be set to 1 to 1-1/2 inches, but our clutch doesn't start grabbing until very close to the top of the pedal travel. Like your foot and leg is way up high. Is that because the clutch is worn, or is that just the nature of the beast? It takes a bit of getting used to - not like you can toe/heal rock to start engagement like on other manual tranny cars I've driven.

Kube · 12-28-2023, 04:08 PM

Could be a nearly worn-out clutch or simply worn-out linkage. A little wear on a clevis pin and / or the clevis adds up exponentially to a lot of pedal travel.

V8 Bob · 12-30-2023, 10:44 AM

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)

I would measure the actual throw-out bearing-to-pressure plate clearance by removing the starter plate. You only need about .100" clearance, which should result close to 1" pedal free travel, depending on how you measure. Now you can check for worn/damaged linkage/parts and repair/replace/adjust to lessen/correct excess pedal travel.

12-28-2023, 04:00 PM	#1
dbdevkc Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2023 Posts: 25	Newbe question on clutch pedal travel '50 Ford - I know the free travel should be set to 1 to 1-1/2 inches, but our clutch doesn't start grabbing until very close to the top of the pedal travel. Like your foot and leg is way up high. Is that because the clutch is worn, or is that just the nature of the beast? It takes a bit of getting used to - not like you can toe/heal rock to start engagement like on other manual tranny cars I've driven.

12-28-2023, 04:08 PM	#2
Kube Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 9,007	Re: Newbe question on clutch pedal travel Could be a nearly worn-out clutch or simply worn-out linkage. A little wear on a clevis pin and / or the clevis adds up exponentially to a lot of pedal travel. __________________ "I can explain it for you. However, I can't understand it for you".

12-30-2023, 10:44 AM	#3
V8 Bob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Granger (Northern) Indiana Posts: 1,520	Re: Newbe question on clutch pedal travel Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I would measure the actual throw-out bearing-to-pressure plate clearance by removing the starter plate. You only need about .100" clearance, which should result close to 1" pedal free travel, depending on how you measure. Now you can check for worn/damaged linkage/parts and repair/replace/adjust to lessen/correct excess pedal travel.