throwout bearing to fingers gap?

Yes Diaphragm. Actually, I was just able to go for a drive...finally. Its perfect, I think I found the sweet spot. Shifts easily into all gears at various RPMs and into reverse with just the slightest nudge.
I will still shim the fender ball stud to get it perfectly straight, but I think it was just backed off out of adjustment to far on the rod.

Thanks for the info guys.