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    1987 Dodge D-50
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    87 Ram 50 clutch issues

    Gents, I have an 87 Ram 50 with the 2.0 liter. So far, I have replaced the radiator, water pump, timing belt, belts, radiator hoses, heater hoses and pipe. This week, I tackled the flywheel and clutch disc. Had a few issues lining the transmission back up to the engine block but I got it all back together and it drives. I had a headache with the stupid little ball bearing for the back up light sensor in the transmission but figured that out thanks to you all. I do have a problem though. The clutch pedal is really soft. I can shift gears without issues yet it doesn't have much resistance to my foot. I did replace the release bearing when I replaced the clutch disc and reused the return clips that held it on the release shaft. I played with the cable adjustment and it didn't resolve the issue. I don't want to drop the transmission again but it looks like I am running out of options. I am thinking something is off with the release bearing. Any advice or guidance is appreciated. Pics of the truck below. Apologies for the sideways view. They are cell phone pics.
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    I think that, unless you have a slipping clutch, pedal travel issue or a gear engagement issue, your clutch is fine. They are pretty snappy in these trucks and feel like the clutch pedal is on a rubber band or something. The firewall around the clutch cable is a little on the 'iffy' side and will flex like crazy if you put a HD clutch in it (to the point where the sheet metal can crack).

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    I appreciate the feedback. I'll roll with it then and see what happens.

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