It is Very Hard to shift my manual shift pickup into 1st & 2nd gear

1998 MAZDA B2500
180,000 MILES
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JOHNMARTINE
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Today, my 1998 Mazda B2500 is very hard to shift into 1st and 2nd gear. Is there an adjustment that can be made to the clutch. I can tell that in 1st gear, with the cluch peddle held as far to the floorboard as possible, a mere 1/4 inch will engage vehicle and I move forward. Is this major repairs?
Mar 16, 2012 at 8:06 PM
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HMAC300
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have your clutch chedk it sounds like it'sout of adjustment or needs a new one.
Mar 16, 2012 at 8:42 PM
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