Be careful adjusting your clutch by free travel alone. The throw out bearing shouldn't touch the pressure plate fingers. I take off the inspection cover and adjust the throw out bearing to pressure plate finger gap. I would guess 1/8- 3/16".
mike is correct here, I can’t remember the written instruction on my recent diaphragm clutch install amount but I do recall it doesn’t have to be as much as they recommend but do make sure it’s not touching. I think they don’t want it to close to ensure you don’t go over center on the diaphragm or fingers if borg and beck.
how long is your adjustment rod. I think a body ones are over 6“ (just going from memory so could be wrong here)
