The 2 things you need to look for in setting up a Mopar clutch.

1. Clearance from the throwout bearing to the fingers. 1" of freeplay, 1/2" of freeplay or 1/4 inch at the finger. The factory spec asks for this HUGE clearance to account for disc wear. The fact is you need some clearance and the less clearance, the better. I've even chased this as close as looking at the throwout bearing with the engine running. Adjust until it spins and back off like 1/2 a turn. This will ensure clutch release earlier and less wasted pedal stroke to shift gears. I mean, unless you like the 1st inch of travel to do nothing and have to go to the carpet to shift gears like an old lady.

2. This will be okay if all the clutch linkage geometry is good but it is good to check for flywheel to disc clearance. 60thou is decent. Engagement with the pedal down half way up or higher is better. If you need to push the pedal all the way down to shift, you will prematurely load the synchronizers and it will reduce your chances of throwing quick gear shifts.


69 Super Bee, 93 Mustang LX, 04 Allure Super