Clutch pedal adjustment

Being that it is a hydraulic clutch, there is no adjustment. I know the system is sold as a unit and not as individual components, so I have a feeling you got the wrong part. Does it look like what I circled in pic 1?

Here are the manufacturer's directions for replacement. See if there is maybe something that was missed.

1997 Dodge or Ram Truck RAM 1500 Truck 2WD V8-5.2L VIN Y
Procedures
Vehicle Transmission and Drivetrain Clutch Clutch Hydraulic System Clutch Slave Cylinder Service and Repair Procedures
PROCEDURES
NOTE: The clutch master cylinder, remote reservoir, slave cylinder and connecting lines are all serviced as an assembly. These components cannot be serviced separately. The linkage cylinders and connecting lines are sealed units. They are pre-filled with fluid during manufacture and must not be disassembled nor disconnected.

REMOVAL
1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. On diesel models, remove slave cylinder shield from clutch housing, if equipped.
3. Remove nuts attaching slave cylinder to studs on clutch housing.
4. Remove slave cylinder from clutch housing.
5. Disengage slave cylinder fluid line from body retainer clips.
6. Lower vehicle.
7. Disconnect clutch pedal interlock switch wires.

8. Remove locating clip from clutch master cylinder mounting bracket.

9. Remove retaining clip, flat washer and wave washer that attach clutch master cylinder push rod to clutch pedal.
10. Slide clutch master cylinder push rod off pedal pinch
11. Inspect condition of bushing on clutch pedal pin. Remove and replace bushing if worn or damaged.
12. Verify that cap on clutch master cylinder reservoir is tight. This will avoid spillage during removal.
13. Remove screws that attach clutch fluid reservoir to dash panel.
14. Remove reservoir mounting bracket screws and remove reservoir from dash panel.
15. Rotate clutch master cylinder 45° counterclockwise to unlock it. Then remove cylinder from dash panel.
16. Remove clutch master cylinder rubber seal from dash panel.
17. Remove clutch cylinders, reservoir and connecting lines from vehicle.

INSTALLATION
1. Tighten cap on clutch fluid reservoir to avoid spillage during installation.
2. Position cylinders, connecting lines and reservoir in vehicle engine compartment.
3. Lubricate cylinder seal with liquid dish soap to ease installation. Then seat seal in dash and around cylinder.
4. Insert clutch master cylinder in dash panel. Rotate cylinder 45° clockwise to lock it in place.
5. If cylinder seal is hard to seat, unlock cylinder and reseat seal if necessary. Then lock cylinder afterward.
6. Position clutch fluid reservoir on dash panel and install reservoir screws. Tighten screws to 5 Nm (40 inch lbs.) Torque.
7. Install reservoir mounting bracket on dash panel, if removed.
8. Install replacement bushing on clutch pedal pin if necessary.
9. Install clutch master cylinder push rod on clutch pedal pinch Secure rod with wave washer, flat washer and retainer ring.
10. Connect clutch pedal position (interlock) switch wires.
11. Install locating clip in clutch master cylinder mounting bracket.
12. Raise vehicle.
13. Install slave cylinder. Be sure cap at end of cylinder rod is seated in release lever. Check this before installing cylinder attaching nuts.
14. Install and tighten slave cylinder attaching nuts to 23 Nm (200 inch lbs.) Torque.
15. Lower vehicle.
16. If new linkage has been installed, remove plastic shipping stop from master cylinder push rod. Do this after installing slave cylinder and before operating linkage.
17. Operate linkage several times to verify proper operation.

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know what happens.

Are you referring to the shipping stop (plastic) on the master cylinder?

Let me know.
Joe

The only thing I can think of is it is a different part. Where did you get the new one? I would go back and ask them to pull another one and compare.

Joe

Honestly, I'm not sure what to say on that one. I'm not sure why it would be longer unless if was for a different application. It doesn't make sense otherwise.

Is there a parts store near you? If there is, take the old one with you and have them compare it to one they have. If they are the same, see if they will price match. If they will I would return the part you have for a refund explaining it was the wrong part and purchase one you can see and compare to.

Also, can you take a picture of the part that is too long and upload it for me to see? I want to make sure we are on the same page.

Let me know.
Joe