Im trying to get my head round how the clutch ratchet works on my 2wd saff.

Iv had the gearbox out a few times, and finally decided to fit a new clutch cable as the original one was fraid. Since fitting the new cable, im getting a loud click every now and again from the pedal area in the car. Im assuming its just the cable stretching. The clutch operates fine, pedals a bit higher than the brake and accelerator, but its always been like that.

When I lift the clutch pedal and push ratchet towards the bulk head it springs back to where it was before. I cant feel a definative release, when i pull the pedal up. Im assuming if the rachet is broken or worn, i will start to get slack in the pedal more and more?

Am i right in thinking that if the ratchet is doing its job, i shouldnt be able to pull the cable at the gearbox end with the pedal in its normal position?

Any help appreciated