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Colonel · 11-11-2022, 06:22 PM

Have a '31 Coupe. The gears shift ok but the clutch pedal is nearly completely out before the gears engage. Same situation for all gears. What do I need to adjust?
Thanks.

1955cj5 · 11-11-2022, 07:47 PM

Here is an older thread on the subject.

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=164307

Woodrow describes the adjustment he made in post #11.

Here is a picture of the "gizmo" Woodrow refers to...the threaded portion is circled.....

Patrick L. · 11-12-2022, 08:32 AM

How much free-play do you have ? I'll kind of assume you have none. Should be 1.0-1.5".

1955cj5 shows a link how.

nkaminar · 11-12-2022, 10:44 AM

One inch play at the top is the specification. Before you adjust the clutch, check the parts shown in the picture above for cracks. Push on the pedal to see if any cracks open up under pressure.

barrelnose · 11-14-2022, 07:42 PM

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As said, check the components first, on my 28 the holes were flogged out oval and the pins were worn and stepped badly. All this allows the pedal to only partially actuate the clutch giving the result you’re discribing..All this must be right before adjustments are made.

11-12-2022, 08:32 AM	#3
Patrick L. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 7,225	Re: Clutch Problem How much free-play do you have ? I'll kind of assume you have none. Should be 1.0-1.5". 1955cj5 shows a link how.

11-12-2022, 10:44 AM	#4
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 3,903	Re: Clutch Problem One inch play at the top is the specification. Before you adjust the clutch, check the parts shown in the picture above for cracks. Push on the pedal to see if any cracks open up under pressure. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

11-14-2022, 07:42 PM	#5
barrelnose Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Perth Hills Western Australia Posts: 58	Re: Clutch Problem Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) As said, check the components first, on my 28 the holes were flogged out oval and the pins were worn and stepped badly. All this allows the pedal to only partially actuate the clutch giving the result you’re discribing..All this must be right before adjustments are made.

11-11-2022, 06:22 PM	#1
Colonel Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 251	Clutch Problem Have a '31 Coupe. The gears shift ok but the clutch pedal is nearly completely out before the gears engage. Same situation for all gears. What do I need to adjust? Thanks.