Thank you Rawhidekid and Patrick, I did check the clutch pedal adjustment. I believe we had about 2" of free travel down before having tension and before the throw-out bearing would begin to move away from the pressure plate. I was able to get it down to about an inch and a half but that takes up all the adjustment threads. I'm maxed out on pedal adjustment.
This makes me believe that I have multiple issues.
- Something wrong in the shifting tower and
- Something going on in the clutch/pressure plate assembly.
I did replace all the gear lube in the transmission with Ford spec M-533 600W axle & transmission Lubricant just to make sure it wasn't an issue with broken down lubricant.
After Mothers day dinner I'll remove the shit tower and see what I find.
Thank you
Rick