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That plunger only has to move 1/4" to do it's job. The only movement that counts is the movement that is felt when the rod first contacts the clutch throw out button. Don't count what is called free travel>>>>the distance that the rod moves without touching any thing (The rod can be spun with your finger). These are multiple plate clutches and they do sometimes stick when left sitting. They free up as soon as you start it up.

The important thing is how you adjust your free travel. If you adjust it up too tight the clutch will burnout very quickly, (ask me how I know). When every thing is together there should be about 1/8th of an inch flop in your clutch handle between the handle and the stationary part that the cabscrew in adjuster screws into. Andy Bradley tells me that you should also be careful to make sure those adjuster nuts are kept tight, both for your clutch and throttle cable.

When we get done I think a good name for your car would be >>>"The Indiana Open Wheel Special"

Have fun and see you at the races....Remember the only dumb question is the one that you did not ask because you thought it sounded dumb.

Honest Dad himself