Clutch Return Spring??
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Clutch Return Spring??
You all helped me fix my clutch earlier in the week - the 2 nuts on the rod came loose and it was an easy fix!!
There is a "return spring" apparently running from the rod to the firewall - I do not have this spring - do I need it? Is there anything functionally wrong without having it? Seems ok but just want to know what its for...
Thanks!
(71 454 M20)
There is a "return spring" apparently running from the rod to the firewall - I do not have this spring - do I need it? Is there anything functionally wrong without having it? Seems ok but just want to know what its for...
Thanks!
(71 454 M20)
Last edited by mike229; Sep 23, 2004 at 02:58 PM.
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It pulls the throw out bearing away from the clutch fingers, the weight of the clutch pedal will make it ride on them all the time shortening its life, I would find a replacement spring
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Just FYI, it hooks to a little hole towards the bottom of the steering column plate. I racked my brain forever poking around there with a flashlight looking for a hole before I finally wised up and asked the CF. 
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Originally Posted by wcsinx
Just FYI, it hooks to a little hole towards the bottom of the steering column plate. I racked my brain forever poking around there with a flashlight looking for a hole before I finally wised up and asked the CF.
Thanks wcsinx! - also - im not at home where my car is - but where does it hook to on the other end?
Also - About how many inches is the spring?
