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over-center spring

About 15 years ago I had mine off changing bushings and greasing up the pedals so when it came time to put the spring back on it took me a few days to figure
out how to get it back on. Then I figured it out and it took a whole 15 seconds to pop it back on. Anyone ever try the ole drum brake spring tool on it, it really works
great when you figure out to use it for this!
 
I went from a b&b with the overcenter spring to a centerforce diaphragm and kept the spring, in clear defiance of the instructions. I actually had an injury and thought it would help, and never revisited.

7 years later, I just pulled the clutch, went to an 18 spline, and it is in dam fine shape. I'm going to use the entire setup, from flywheel back, in another car.

So if the fork spring isn't enough to pull the bearing away from the pp, why do they mention removing the overcenter spring?

I've heard of putting the spring on a floor jack to open it up to put washers in, if installing for the first time.
 
I Don't see you issue Moparedtn !! Without the over-center spring the pedal will only come up as far as the pressure plate pushes it. The throwout bearing will stay in contact with the PP fingers - not something you want.

Actually since the hydraulic clutch slave cylinders have been designed to slide over the input shaft throw out bearings are always in contact, it's become the accepted norm...

If you think about it wheel bearings, alternator bearings, Etc all spin constantly with no ill effects...
 
LMFAO !!! Talk is cheap ... show us how !!
YMMV, Some folks can hook the OC spring to the axle of their floor jack and the cup or under it to stretch them. Whatever way you attempt, be careful!
The OC spring assists in pedal depression for the B&B clutch setup. It also assists in pedal return to top once over center when adjusted properly. The fork to bell spring keeps the adjust linkage tight and the release bearing off the fingers (when adjusted properly).
 
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