Clutch cable adjustment, Not getting anywhere. Options

[Mcraneiowa]

I’m sure this has been covered before but I was not able to find what exactly was of help. I read in one post I should have about 1/8” of up/down travel on the cable to suggest proper tension. I have adjusted it in and out and everywhere in between to no avail. With the engine running I am not able to put the car into either first or reverse without grinding. I do not see any movement of the clutch housing inside of the tunnel, so I don’t think that is the issue. I have a brand new cable installed and other than trying to get the car to move,, this is far as the cable has been used. I can see the arm pulling in and out on the transaxle as well when depressing the clutch. Anyone have an idea of what I am missing here. Looking for suggestions.

[Mcraneiowa]

I asked my wife to double check as I watched the movement for the throwout. Looks like it moves about 3/4 of an inch maybe a little further in and out. About what I would expect from working on other cars in the past. I also checked to see if my shift pattern was set up correctly. With the engine off, if I pull the shifter towards my leg, to the left I can get it into reverse and first and as I push it forward slowly from first it tends to automatically slide over to allow for second gear. From there, I can pull it down to third push it up and over to fourth and down to fifth. As mentioned I have not followed any pre-determined manual for adjustment just kind of like I had done with other cars in the past mostly British. To me, it feels and seems correct. I would think if I had the cable adjusted properly it really shouldn’t matter what gear I’m trying to go into it should go without grinding. The only thing I can think of at this time is I’m trying to make two large of an adjustment at a time. If someone says oh yeah you only turn the nut a quarter turn each time to adjust I would say I’m definitely missing the point. I can feel the difference in the puddle with adjustment and thought I had it right from that but didn’t work. So still at a loss and appreciate suggestions