Deuce clutch adjustment

[MDSA]

I am completely unaware of how to adjust my Deuce clutch. Every TM I’ve checked has no info on adjustment, only replacement. Can someone tell me which TM explains how to adjust a Deuce clutch? Thank you

 

[Mullaney]

I am completely unaware of how to adjust my Deuce clutch. Every TM I’ve checked has no info on adjustment, only replacement. Can someone tell me which TM explains how to adjust a Deuce clutch? Thank you

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Not a whole lot of adjustment to do other than to ensure that you have some "free play" in the linkage. Guessing there is a 5 speed manual in your truck?

Are you having some specific problem?

 

[MDSA]

The clutch engages right at the top. I read that there should be 1 1/2 to 2 inches of pedal before engagement. I assume it needs adjustment

 

[Mullaney]

The clutch engages right at the top. I read that there should be 1 1/2 to 2 inches of pedal before engagement. I assume it needs adjustment

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Yessir. Should be some free play in the "fork to rod" connection. Another thing to help confirm the need for adjustment is by looking inside the inspection plate in the clutch housing (bell housing). The throwout bearing should NOT be turning. If it is, the clutch isn't completely disengaged.

This picture from @HanksDeuce shows the clutch fork where the rod that connects to the peddle is. You should adjust by making that rod shorter. Don't mess with the nut and bolt that you see on the top left. That is a splined connection that should not need to be changed or adjusted.

 

[biscuitwhistler37]

I'm having the same problem, thought it was in the shifter shaft, took advice from @gringeltaube and drew the conclusion it wasn't. If nobody minds a little thread resurrection/hijacking I'm knee deep in going in through the top. So far aside from pedal play, measurements check out but I can't see well with the pto in the way (which now explains why the TM calls for removal). If I should start a new thread please let me know, any and all input appreciated

 

[biscuitwhistler37]

So far I've found this bar measures 14in centerline to centerline, supposed to be 14 3/4. Right around an inch and a half of pedal travel, pedal is set to maximum height through the floor. The orange line looks backwards to me according to the TM, maybe I just read it wrong. Onward we go.