Clutch master question

[pspeaks]

Graham, are you saying I don't really need a return spring on the throw-out arm?   Now that I think about it stock MG doesn't use one and If I don't have to, I'm not gona.      "P"

[ex-tyke]

Paul, you shouldn't need a return spring if using a properly set up Ford constant motion release bearing.
In a typical vehicle clutch system that requires about a 1/8" clearance between the clutch fingers and the TOB, a return spring is required to ensure disengagement of the bearing from the fingers.

[pspeaks]

I'm using a NAPA stock 10.5 complete clutch kit and assume its a constant contact, but I don't really know for sure.  I'll have to research a bit.