2002 5-speed clutch travel question (from a newbie)

["Dave" <dgfox@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hello,
 I just recently acquired a '74 2002 that has a 320i 5-speed installed.
The clutch engages when the pedal is just barely lifted from the floor. (I'm
not even sure it is totally disengaged when all the way to the floor).
Is this a problem inherent to 2002 5-speed conversions?
I've seen the same thing in a "datsun 5 in a mg midget conversion" and was
told that was
just the way it had to be. The kit makers later solved that problem. Blah
blah blah...
Anyway, I'm looking for ideas or possible solutions...

thanks in advance,
Dave Fox
'74 2002

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