[dr.j]

My three round headed pivot ball bolts used to adjust the finger height are showing significant wear after a few thousand miles. I have 2" of free play and the throw-out bearing is not touching the finger bolts when the clutch pedal is at rest. I have seen this on three v8 clutches driven by different owners and in two separate vehicles. Are the round headed bolts that are placed in the v8 clutches too soft or is this wear a common thing? All three clutches are installed in Model A's and installing the v8 clutch is a very common upgrade / modification. The round headed bolts are secured with a locking nut on the back side of the finger.
We ensured the rounded bolt heads were equal to each other to ensure the throw-out bearing touched all three at the same time. The throw-out bearings in all three cases are good, nice easy spin and no wear. When you start the car and look down into the inspection plate, the throw-out bearing is not touching the round headed bolt heads. We are not "riding the clutch".
Dave