[eschaider]

I have a McLeod unit. McLeod directions said to install it with about 0.200" clearance in the fully retracted position. Their logic was to allow room for the fingers to rise as the clutch wears/breaks in. McLeod was concerned that the clutch may not fully engage once the discs wear some from use. After the first use my throwout bearing is in constant contact with the fingers. Talk to your manufacturer to understand his design criteria and installation requirements, but I'll bet you'll need to provide some air gap on initial install.

Ed

edit corrected dumb english mistakes!!!