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Question

can a clutch that needs to be adjusted cause grinding in only one gear say 3rd?

Answer 1

If it is going to grind because it is need of adjustment then it will grind in 1st and reverse for sure...maybe more gears...but 1st and reverse for sure.

Sounds more like a bad syncro. Syncros are not needed to drive they just make it easier for most. Check the fluid for metal.

Answer 2

Yes.  My Ranger needed an adjustment/replacement

and it only ground a bit going into third.

Answer 3

not likely. the bearings or synchronizers or gear brakes most likely cause this.