The L bracket is welded to the inside of the frame rail and holds one end of the spring. The other end should be around the adjustment rod. If it doesn't hold the pedal stop bumper up against the toeboard it's tired. You can use a utility spring as long as it holds up the pedal. The whole point is so the throwout bearing isn't touching the clutch fingers while engaged.
Here's a pic of what you should be seeing.

http://chevy.tocmp.com/1947truckshop/47ctsm0671.htm

Curt B.


1952 1300 Canadian 1/2 ton restomod
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