You have to put the spring on and twist it where it connects so it won't come apart easily is all.

Its been a while since I worked on a clutch like that, but is the spring supposed to attach to itself and just fit in the groove? I can't see it popping off that way, but I'm not sure if that is how its designed..

(I prefer the standard clutch style arrangement. It may be a pain, but I like the 3 shoe aluminum clutch on my Savage.)

ok, i think i got it. i took everything apart for a third time. i put the spring back on the clutch shoes and put them on the clutch disc. but the bell gear on, then e-clip. cranked it over and it seemed fine. so i put everything back together and cranked it again and all is good. i'll try running it tomorrow and see how it runs. i also got the blue alum. servo mounts for the steering servo. plus the blue alum. wheel hexes. and i got the blue alum. pivot ball caps for the rear. i still need 4 more for the front.

yea, i did twist it a little then connected it. then pulled it over the shoes. then slid it on the motor.

yea one end has a little hook and the other end has a little loop. then it fits down in a groove. if this doesnt hold up, i might try the 3 shoe aluminum clutch shoes.

That is supposed to be the clutch setup for a 3.3......I never got around to installing my 3.3 (OS18tm instead) but the MIP clutch was highly recommended then. I'd be surprised if it doesn't do all you expect and more...

you talking about the mip? i hope it works out.

Yes.....me too!!