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If your clutch is grabbing right off the floor or your gears grind like mad trying to get into gear, it is possible your master cylinder clutch adjustment rod needs to be turned out a bit.

The clutch rod is actually next to the gas pedal and its a BITCH to get to. If you enjoy being upside down for long periods of time with you legs positioned higher than your head, you'll love doing this!

The pics below are from a 1G (90 GSX).

Where is the rod?

This is where you have to look. This is looking straight up from your gas pedal. The clutch asdjustment rod is behind that big spring in the picture, and basically connects the spring to the master cylinder.

If you can push your head almost through the firewall this is what you'll see. My camera doesn't focus well this close, sorry its a bit blurry.

To adjust the rod, you have to loosen the locking nut first, turn the rod (I use locking pliers NOT on the threaded part!) out about 1/2 to 1 turn, then RELOCK the locking nut. By out I mean turning it so the rod moves toward the master cylinder.

Test drive a bit. A small adjustment at the rod makes a BIG difference at the clutch pedal. If you forget to tighten the nut the rod will turn back on its own and you will have to do the adjustment all over again.
 

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