Disconnected the clutch line to the slave/throwout assembly to get ready to install new clutch kit. all of the fluid from reservoir immediately drained out through the quick connect end of the line? I thought that when you pulled the line off the little connector was spring loaded and was supposed to keep the fluid from draining out? Should i change the clutch components from the reservoir to the quick connect end?

 

Yes, quick connected is broken, get a matched set, new master with slave, pre-bled, there were 2 different connectors from Ford and I think 2 or 3 different connectors for 3rd party, so match Fords some don't

If you get pre-bled set then they will match

 

Got that taken care of. RonD its been a while since ive had a new clutch. Can you tell me approximately how far off the floor the clutch should start engaging? I checked the reserve and it is about 2.5-3" off the floor and the manual says it should be 1"?

 

If you got a self adjusting pressure plate then it will engage and disengage in the middle of pedal travel when new and until it wears out

If its not self adjusting then when new it will engage and disengage at the floor, the 1" thing, and then as clutch disc wears out it will engage and disengage farther and farther up the pedal until at the top and clutch slips

Self adjusting looks like this: https://i.ytimg.com/vi/G422DCl_2ew/maxresdefault.jpg
See the 3 springs they are tight when new

Non-adjusting looks like this: https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon....DL._SX425_.jpg
No springs

Rangers came with both from tha factory but 1995 and up were usually self adjusting, you can use either in any year, I prefer self adjusting