Well I finally got around to fixing this, car was getting new fuel pump, oil hose etc., so engine didn't run. Now, how do I feel "bearing is felt to touch pressure plate fingers"? There's a point after moving it a few miliimeter where resistance is suddenly much higher, is that it? Before that point, I could neither hear or feel any difference (engine running, spring detached).
If I'm doing it as just described, the end result is that the stop screw stops the arm returning 1-2mm from where the arm rests without the stop screw, so not a big difference. And I can get the car in Reverse when idling without problems. Good signs?
