Over center spring

[la67DartGT]

I'm in the midst of the 4 speed swap, and was swapping out the pedal assembly. As I was doing this, I discovered the brake pedal on the 4 speed setup was sticky, so I took the assembly apart to free up the brake pedal. When putting it all back together, I had the most irritating time putting the over center spring back on. I did finally figure it out, but as i play more with it, it really seems like this spring doesn't do anything. Is the over center spring really required? Can I remove it and leave it out?

- Don

 

[pettybludart]

I'm in the midst of the 4 speed swap, and was swapping out the pedal assembly. As I was doing this, I discovered the brake pedal on the 4 speed setup was sticky, so I took the assembly apart to free up the brake pedal. When putting it all back together, I had the most irritating time putting the over center spring back on. I did finally figure it out, but as i play more with it, it really seems like this spring doesn't do anything. Is the over center spring really required? Can I remove it and leave it out?

- Don

I took mine off when I changed my clutch to a Centerforce dual friction.It,s nice and easy on my left leg(previous surgerys).

 

[MoparLvr]

It pulls the pedal up when near the top and pulls it down to reduce the effort. Kind of like a compound bow (if you know what I mean). There is a thread in here somewhere where someone suggests removing it when using a diaphragm clutch. Not sure that's a good idea? That being said I ran mine without for a number of years with no detrimental affect. I got into an accident one year and it popped off and I just never got around to putting it back on. It's back on now but you're right it wasn't easy to put on.

 

[la67DartGT]

Thanks for the replies. I guess I'll leave it there for now. No point in going back to remove it now. Thanks!

 

[mshred]

yes there is no point in running one with a diaphram clutch...just makes more work for ya...for anything else though im not sure...i used a cutoff wheel to get mine off in the car

 

[redfastback]

As stated, it's not that necessary on a diaphragm style clutch. It helps with a 3 finger style though.

 

[green1]

It seems to help the leg pressure involved. I converted to auto, pushed the clutch pedal to the floor, and the spring holds it there.

 

[68bb]

We also use the centerforce clutch and the manufacturer recommends removing the spring. I am very impressed with the light pedal feel and overall performance of the clutch so far.