I am hesitant about adding my thoughts as it seems I get things more confussing, BUT, it is not in my nature to not jump in
as for the master cylinder rod, there was a TSB article that implies the original had to be replaced with a shorter one (and remove spring to prevent it going coil solid)
my "opinion" is that the MC rod adjustment is to get you close, but the adjustment has to be to set the initial angle. If too shallow, the link LOCKS, Too great, and the full stroke is reduced
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