I have a nv4500 with a Vortec 350. The problem is there does not seem to be enough adjustment on the push rod from the slave cylinder to engage the clutch. If I pre-load the clutch ( partially engage the clutch) it will work to shift gears etc. however that would mean the throw-out bearing is always engaged(spinning). I know this won't work b/c the cruiser came from TLC and it wore the centerforce pressure plate out in 15,000 miles. Also broke the input shaft nose from the tranny. TLC says they no longer do these conversions b/c of this reason. I know the NV4500 should have an internal throw-out bearing but I also know others are using this set-up. I have heard that rock crawlers aren't concerned with the clearance between the throw-out bearing and the pressure plate b/c they don't see that many miles,where otherwise the throw out would fail prematurely due to constant contact with pressure plate. Clutch master and slave are new and work fine. Does anyone have experience with this problem?
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