Clutch free play adjustment

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My slave cylinder bit the bullet and sprayed brake fluid all over my painted engine bay. Paint was fairly easy to repair, but now I'm concerned with the free play adjustment.
While awaiting delivery of a new long throw slave, I removed the old slave cylinder (had to use a persuader = hammer) and am preparing for installation of the new unit.
Can the free play adjustment be made without the slave cylinder installed?
How much force is required to move the arm?
With a pair of vice grips to assist me, I am only able to get .001" clearance at the stop and it takes quite a bit of force. I also cannot "feel" any type of engagement. The return spring IS disconnected.
Any advice would be appreciated.

9/20/048:33 PM

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