[Spridgets] Slave Cyl Question - I Need Advice

[dlh2001 at comcast.net (Dean Hedin)]

Kirk,  
It doesn't sound right when you say "bearing rests against the splines"

There should be a small pad mounted to the diaphragm clutches fingers
that the carbon throw-out bearing rides against.

If you are missing that pad then you would see accelerated throw-out bearing
wear.

FWIW, this pad is removed when you install a Rivergate kit. In that case the
Datsun roller throw-out bearing rides right against the diaphragm clutch
fingers.

Also, a quarter inch free play is recommended, but that does not mean the
bearing will retract away from the pad when the clutch is released.