Pilot bearing

Flat face of the disc toward the engine?
Is every thing tight? Nothing moving or flexing in the pedal linkage besides the clearance in the pedal rod holes? Bell crank not sliding in and out on the the ball studs?

FWIW, MP recommends a finger height of 1.700" when the disc is installed.

How I see it, the plate springs should be able to force the fingers back enough to get the pedal past center where the OC spring pulls it up. The fork spring pulls the fork forward and keeps the pedal linkage tight.
Where is the release bearing when you pull the fork forward by hand? Do you see a lot of clearance to the fingers?

I think ideally you're looking for this.....
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