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Clutch & Clutch Fork Question

Hello All,

Been away for awhile, glad to be back.  Here is the setup I tried to use 86' 2.3L TC block, 86' TC manual bell housing, and 88 TC manual 5 speed transmission.

The issue I had was by the time the throw out bearing was contacting the clutch fingers there was barely any travel left.  There seems to be a lot of "slop" or dead space in the movement of the clutch fork.  I'm worried that I will not have enough movement to properly disengage the clutch.

Do you have any ideas?  I cant imagine that using the 5 speed trans from the newer car would make a difference.  The 86' and older were borg warner and the 87' and 88's were world class trans?  Correct me if I'm wrong.

If I'm making an obvious mistake using incompatible parts please let me know.

Thanks,

Dan
84 TC - under contruction
2018 F150 2.7 4x4 STX
98 F-150 XLT - 4.6, auto, 4x4, extended cab