Hello all..

Won't pretend to be a 4speed guru.. So, asking here... What is the consequences of the overcenter spring in the pedal assembly NOT being in place. In th past when I have installed a Centerforce clutch, it was instructed to disconnect/remove the overcenter spring. Just noticed on this '70 Charger R/T 4speed car I'm working on that the spring is disconnected AND the car has the original style 3-finger clutch, which means the overcenter spring should be installed and used.
What are the consequences of the spring not being installed when a OEM-style 3-fork clutch is used? The clutch pedal really has to be pressed all the way down for me to go through the gears.

Thanks..
Troy

The over center spring is there to help depress the clutch with the non diaphragm style clutches. You issue is more likely related to Clutch adjustment or linkage issues.
The clutch should start to engage about 1/2" off the floor. Try lengthening the adjustment a turn or so at a time until you achieve that. Also keep in mind that the throw-out bearing should not be touching the PP fingers when released

Troy that spring helps to overcome the hard 3 finger pressure plate, needs to be put back in for system to work as designed.
Ron

IIRC, I remember reading early chrysler tech bulletins (1978-2005) about over center springs on later model front wheel drive cars. One of the issues was noise caused when the spring softened over time. As i understood it, it helps with both fully depressed pedal and foot off pedal the same.
Please dont rely on my wonderful memory, I dont either.
Copper

The OC spring also returns the pedal to the full up position.