Proper clutch rod Adjustment

Hi,

I just got an adjustable clutch rod and was wondering what the proper way to adjust it is? I have an NV3550 with a 1" body lift. I had been using the stock rod with no problems but I want to set it up right now. I started by making the adjustable rod 1" longer than the stock one. I extended the threaded rod that pushes on the clutch fork so that it's just tight enough to not fall off. Now what?

Thanks,
Jason

jasonv said:

Hi,

I just got an adjustable clutch rod and was wondering what the proper way to adjust it is?

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I adjust mine so I have about 1" of free-play in the pedal. Seems like I read that in an old Chiltons manual, or someplace... I can easily feel when the throw-out bearing contacts the pressure plate using my hand instead of my foot.

Make sure that the bolt (adj. rod) is at least inside the collar more than 3/4'' See pics. And the adjust your clutch from the bottom. A simple start from the bottom is about an 1/4" play from your male fitting to your throw out bearing fork. Make sure that the return spring in in place before driving or starting. You will need to make adj. on you own and you do not want the throw out bearing turning all the time.
Other opinions are welcome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

return spring?

jasonv said:

return spring?

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the spring that keeps the clutch fork tight to the male adjustment rod. Hooks on the engine mount and pulls the fork tight.
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A ha! that's where that extra spring goes.
Thanks, that helps a ton.

Jason

I hope that I helped since nobody else chimed in. %) Except for 70_

And look at his spring orientation and use that. If you put it in the opposite way, it'll work, but rub, especially when you press the clutch in. It will drag across the metal and eventually wear out.

The official adjustment procedure is this:
Pedal height is adjusted first. I know you always wondered why that rubber bumpstop is on an eccentric bolt, right? Assuming you even have one anymore that is.
Place a tape measure between the pedal and floor about halfway up the panel. In other words, the best you can along the direction of the travel.

1. Push the pedal down to the floor, or end of it's travel. When measured from beginning to end it should be roughly 6 1/2" as measured at the pedal pad. The spec is between 6 1/4 to 6 3/4
If needed, adjust the bumpstop so that the pedal falls between this spec. With luck, you'll also find that this puts the pedal on a fairly even level with the brake pedal. Unless you've changed out your brake system, it should be close.

2. Now check for free travel. With the pedal at the top, against the rubber stop, push down until you feel the throwout bearing touch the clutch. You're looking for 1 1/4 to 1 7/16" of free travel.
If it's not within spec, adjust the lower bullet adjuster until it's within spec.

In your case, you now have another adjustment available. You can use that to fine tune things if needed. Just try not to have the bullet tipped link adjusted so far out that it's in danger of falling off.

Good luck.

Paul

Thanks all. The missing spring really made the difference. I wasn't understanding the "free play" without the spring. The pedal feels much better now that i am not riding the clutch.

I'll double check the measurements tomorrow.

Jason