Clutch Petal Height

Posted by Doug 2 On 2022/11/30 23:12:10

I have a 1936 Packard Model 1402 Standard 8 Limo. The Packard Owners Information Manual says " It will be noted that the clutch petal is held 1" away from the toe board by a very slight spring pressure, and that it is necessary to depress the petal at least 1 1/2" before the actual pressure of the clutch springs is encountered."

Does this mean that the clutch petal is not suppose to be at about the same height as the brake petal when it is not depressed? Instead only 1" away from the toe board (floor board) when not depressed?