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What is the proper positioning of the “spring anchor”.
The manual seems clear enough but I have seen many variations.
- anchor on rear of lever
- pin goes rear to front

Here are a few pics.

I would say that the middle image was "most" correct.

I agree with Mark - that seems to be the norm on alder 'untouched' engines.

Although I prefer to do it as the first image so if the split pin is lost there is a little less chance of the clevis pin falling out. And as I'm not too fussed about originality I use an r-clip rather than a split pin.

Agree with Mark/Graeme's interpretation too. And split pin too! And there's no mechanical need for that xxxxxxg great spring. Most people just use a lesser carburettor return spring

Clevis pin is normally fitted from the front so the split pin cannot be seen from the ones I’ve seen, as per the first image

I think we used to reverse them when the spring had worn a groove too.

The Clevis pin is fitted from the rear with the anchor plate
A flat washer is fitted between the clutch arm and the split pin, this locates the anchor plate tightly onto the arm
The spring is fitted with the hooks to the rear

JohnA wrote: ↑Thu Dec 02, 2021 12:16 am The Clevis pin is fitted from the rear with the anchor plate
A flat washer is fitted between the clutch arm and the split pin, this locates the anchor plate tightly onto the arm

So ... This is as shown in the first picture taken from AKD3509.

I will be sure to position the spring as you suggest.

My 850 parts book has it this way

So... AKD3509 / AKD3502 vs 850 manual vs vendor pictures
- agreement on clevis pin against “spring anchor”, washer and split/cotter pin against clutch lever
- disagreement on position/orientation of “spring anchor” (front vs rear)

So...”to each their own”!

Thanks for all contributions.

Trying out this bonnet catch spring on the clutch slave cylinder as an alternative to the wretched standard spring, it’s much easier to fit and doesn’t sprain your wrist fitting it.

Its the middle one, but the sping in the photo is the wrong one !
and @Cammsjb ...your arm needs replacing as there shouldnt be so much of the rod showing, thats why its hard to put the standard spring on ! how much of the 7/16" bolt is showing on the wok ?

There's 1/8" between the setting nut & the 'wok' when the clutch is at rest.