79 Mechanical Clutch linkage

[Mreggmnstr]

New to posting on the forums but first off yes, I have done some searching. Second if you know of a prior post that I missed but could answer, paste it please. -- My intro was posted today about my jeep build, check it out!

79 CJ5 mechanical clutch linkage.
I have disassembled, then did a bit of welding and grinding to tighten up the slop. (originally almost 5" before engagement!) The holes were oval'd out and the links were almost cut through from wear. I understand I need about an inch of PEDAL travel.

My question is would anybody know (roughly) how much free play the fork (out of the Transmission ) needs to have? I currently have it adjusted with about maybe an 1"-1 1/2" of fork play which now after the welding and grinding equals about 1 1/2" to 2" of pedal play.

I would like to have enough play to not burn out the bearing but tight enough not always press it to the floor ever time I want to change gears. I am also a believer in mechanical linkages over hydraulic due to constantly replacing and blowing master and slave masters in my old diesel.

Thanks for your time.

 

[Torxhead]

The clutch pedal is supposed to have about 1"-1 1/4". To take off the pressure to the throwout bearing and clutch. Oem replacement and aftermarket clutch linkage parts are easily available.

 

[Mreggmnstr]

Thank you torxhead but I'm asking if anyone knows how much fork play is needed. Pedal play at this point is irrelevant. Clutch works fine, but just trying to get a tad better adjustment.

 

[mtnwhlr]

The free play is measured at the pedal not the fork in the Transmission . So if you have 1 to 1 1/2 free play at the top you are good.