But it sounds like yours has been improperly adjusted for WAY too much travel. Looks like you need a new Master cylinder, and to back that adjustment off to between 1 and 1.25 inches from the actual dis-engagement.
The standard non hydraulic clutches can actually cause occupational *left clutch leg* syndrome. My 4 x 4 has one, (Mc Leod) and it's a real pain in stop and go.
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