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Need to stretch a heavy over-center spring?? Many recommendations, most prying and hammering washers.
Here is an easier way found in a How to article on FABO using a floor jack.
Stretch the spring and place washers on each side as shown top and bottom.
Slip the spring on, push the clutch pedal in, and the washers should fall out.
Note short end of the spring goes on the bottom.