1969 Firebird Convertible - Newbie questions

[waubeeka]

GM all,
Have been admiring firebirds all my life and finally pulled the trigger and bought a 69 convertible firebird last weekend. a LOT of work has already been done to it and I need to learn all about it, so I'm starting here.
first, I'm not much of a gearhead. I have basic tools and basic knowledge but I'm not the sort of guy that can replace an engine and transmission. I'm more of a spark plugs and oil type of guy. Is what it is. Anyway...

This bird, it has a NOM engine (not known what engine is in there, need to get the casting numbers off the block) and is a 4 speed.

My long ass winded question is..... My clutch engages at the very very top and I was wondering if there was an adjustment to lower where the clutch engages the gears. If this is a stupid question, don't flame out on me please as I'm a newbie... I'll have about 59 other questions to come so thanks in advance..
I'll see if this picture attaches

 

[melsg5]

to ID the engine you need the code in front of the passenger side cylinder head on the block pad.
the clutch is adjusted under the hood with a pair of nuts on a threaded shaft. You should have about 1 1/2" of free play when stepping on the clutch before feeling resistance using your hand.

 

[cammerjeff]

The Clutch is adjusted as melsg5 said, when I used to heads up drag race a car I would adjust the clutch as yours is, making for faster shifts.

But for a street driven car the clutch should be adjusted to a midrange position of the pedal travel, makes for a much more comfortable ride.

I have to readjust my clutch on my 69, it is the oposit of yours, and is not engaging until the last couple of inches of travel. I have just been to lazy to do it.