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#1587699 09/18/2025 12:38 PM
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To minimize frustration - thought I’d ask here first. If I want to increase pedal free play, nut “B” needs to move closer to the “A” end of the linkage rod. Is that the direction it needs to move?

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How much free play do you have?

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To increase free play. both A & B are moved forward towards the front of your rig.


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My '50 Chevy 3100 5 window, '62-235cu, 3:55 rear
My truck ....... Respect The Rust
If I'm not working on my truck, '65 m00stang or VW camper, I'm fishing with the wife or smoking Salmon.
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That’s why I asked. I knew there was a near 100% chance of me getting it backwards.

I don’t have a good measurement. Going from feel….clutch lets out at the VERY top of pedal travel. I probably need a clutch, but figure this is worth a shot.


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Normally 3/4" to 1 " of free play.

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Here’s how I measure the pedal free play. I Lightly touch the carpenter square ruler (held in place via a vice grip) up against the clutch pedal. Press the clutch pedal lightly by hand until it stops. Measure the gap. Warm on mine I get 3/4”.
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My '50 Chevy 3100 5 window, '62-235cu, 3:55 rear
My truck ....... Respect The Rust
If I'm not working on my truck, '65 m00stang or VW camper, I'm fishing with the wife or smoking Salmon.

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