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Old Nov 1, 2021 | 10:42 AM
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release bearing spring

(1952 f1 4 speed on the floor)after installing a new clutch (11 inch) my release bearing spring is being stretched out and getting pulled into the housing any thoughts
 
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What do you mean by "pulled into the housing"? Is it actually coming off at one end?

Did you have the flywheel machined? If it has been machined a couple of times, the whole clutch assembly may be too far forward now. But I still wouldn't think the spring would be stretched excessively.
 
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