Someone school me on clutch and linkage adjustments...

[dhirocz]

Im finding a variety of answers on this, and want to make sure whatever I do, I get it right.

My truck had a clutch put in it over 200k ago. Its not acting up, but I want to make sure it stays that way.

Recently I dropped the fluid and replaced the filter. Made a huge difference in noise, the fluid that came out was pretty nasty. I already replaced 2 rod ends that were worn out and the shifter bushings as well. I still have some clutch pedal noise (clutch out, engine under load) after it warms up. Sounds like a light knock like a loud compressor, until you put your foot on the pedal.

Im trying to determine the correct way to adjust both the clutch linkage and the clutch itself. When I last adjusted the linkage, I adjusted it until it was loose, then took up just a tiny bit of slack so it wouldnt rattle.

Finally, the rod ends from KW are far more expensive and cheaper quality than some from Grainger, for example. Anybody upgrade to sealed or booted rod ends with zerks on them? They also carry some stainless.

All I know is its an eaton RTOC16909 up converted to a 13. The clutch was part of my fix it list prior to buying the truck, and I am unsure what was used to replace the worn out one when I bought it.