Success! The pushrod was a PITA to remove from the clutch master, but it's finally done. Looking at the pedal assembly, I can definitely see why there was so much play back and forth:
Thanks again for the write-up.
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2004
Black Ranger Edge Supercab
4.0L SOHC, 5 Spd Manual
Flowmaster 40 Series Single In Dual Out
31X10.50R15 Federal Couragia A/Ts
Bedlined: Mustang Dome, Explorer OHC w/ Buggman LED Panel
, Radio Bezel