Here's a couple of "clutch return spring tabs" pictures I found on line that might get the ideas rolling for helping fix your return spring anchor problem in line with my suggested solution above.
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Last edited by Gdads51; 05/03/2026 3:03 PM. Reason: fix pictures

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