Clutch Freeplay Adjustment

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Jan 14, 2004 | 06:35 AM

heffergm

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From: Linden, VA (West by God)

Clutch Freeplay Adjustment

I had no luck in my searches for a means to adjust my clutch pedal freeplay.
Currently, I've got way too much freeplay in the clutch pedal and need to reduce it. Anybody care to tell me how to go about making the adjustment?
Its become bad enough that it's very difficult to get into gear from a stop... no grinds yet, but I need to get it adjusted before it becomes more problematic.

Thanks for any help.

Jan 14, 2004 | 07:08 AM

heffergm

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I'll semi-answer my own question. I suspect when I crawl under the floorboard it will be made abundantly clear...

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The pedal has two adjuster screws. Both adjustments are made by loosening a locknut at the pedal, then turning the adjuster. One adjustment is to turn the clutch switch that is at the top front of the pedal. The other is to turn the push rod that goes into the clutch master cylinder. These two can be used in combination to remove the excess play and / or change the normal pedal height and stroke.

If you have excess play, and you want to lower the pedal, then just adjust the clutch switch to lower the pedal. If you want to keep the pedal where it is, but reduce the play, then turn the pushrod until it starts to engage the master cylinder. MAKE SURE YOU LEAVE SOME PLAY, OR THE MASTER CYLINDER WILL NOT ALLOW THE CLUTCH TO FULLY ENGAGE.

I adjusted mine so that the clutch starts to disengage the clutch as soon as I start pressing the pedal. This helps to reduce the amount of grinding I get from 1st to 2nd. It also allows me to shift my other gears quickly without pushing the clutch pedal all the way to the floor.

Jan 27, 2004 | 03:41 PM

MarkS2K

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Do you know which direction to turn that shaft to engage the master cylinder (bring the clutch pedal closer to the floor).

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Originally posted by heffergm
I'll semi-answer my own question. I suspect when I crawl under the floorboard it will be made abundantly clear...

Jan 28, 2004 | 11:13 AM

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Originally posted by MarkS2K
Do you know which direction to turn that shaft to engage the master cylinder (bring the clutch pedal closer to the floor).

Thanks.

What do you mean by "bring the clutch pedal closer to the floor"? If you want to reduce the height of the clutch pedal, you do that my screwing the clutch switch in further toward the firewall. This won't change the engagement point at all, but if you screw it in too far, it can prevent the clutch from fully engaging. To change the engagement point, you have to adjust the pushrod by lengthening or shortening it.

Jan 28, 2004 | 11:46 AM

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I'm actually talking about the pushrod. Which way do you turn it to bring the engagement point closer to the floor. Right now, my clutch is almost engagin at the very top.

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Jan 28, 2004 | 12:18 PM

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If you want to lower the engagement point, then you need to shorten the pushrod. You will just loosen the locknut, and screw the two ends into each other. You may also have to pull a pin, but I don't remember. It is easy to see when you look at it.