adjusting my clutch (what an art!)...how critical, is the clutch stop on the pedal board Options

[jim912928]

I've searched this site for the tricks on adjusting the clutch cable...lots of threads but I didn't find any that really gave the step by steps that you need to do on both the clutch pedal side and the transmission side. However, several threads mentioned the importance of the clutch stop bracket that is on the pedal board.

I do not have one on my pedal board. Does anybody have a picture of one so I can see if it is something I can easily make?

Also, anybody have the step 1, 2, 3....etc on what to adjust?

Seems like I have to push my pedal completely to the floor to disengage the clutch. I've checked my clutch cable tubes and they are fine.

Thanks,

Jim

[ArtechnikA]

the picture in the Haynes is horrible but it's better than the drawing in the parts book.
my quick search through The Usual Suspects' websites didn't turn up a good picture either. it's showing as a $55 special order at Pelican and there is no match on the part number at Stoddard, so i donno who Pelican is getting them from. this is a good swap meet find ... i've posted the picture from a 911 Haynes just to give you a flavor.

the adjustment at the pedal cluster is rarely needed. Haynes says you screw the clevis onto the cable end until 10mm protrudes.

you should have approximately 1/2" - 3/4" free play as measured by pulling the pedal BACK against the pedal shaft return spring. too much free play and the clutch won't disengage - grinding and clashing. too little and you run the risk of the clutch slipping, which it won't tolerate for long.