cudaman I think you are thinking the little fork spring... that is new and in place.. I'm talking the big over center spring on the pedal... it's only job is to assist with depressing the pedal on the borg beck style clutches.
Everywhere I look says remove it on diaphragm style use it on borg & beck.
No I'm talking about the BIG spring under dash, the only purpose is to keep the pedal up so the throw out bearing does not ride on the pressure plate fingers, borg&beck, long or diaphragm type. Take that spring out, it will wear the bearing out fast. You've heard of riding the clutch, that's what happens on a smaller scale with no spring. Little spring at the bell keeps the rod in its place so it won't fall out. Ask any old mechanic, they know.
