[Rick Parker]

The pivot is usually anchored with round headed rivits to gain clearance near the clip. The surface area of the "foot" of the pivot is necessary to prevent it from rocking as the arm pivots and transfers the force created by the pressure plate. Why do you have "ANY" washers under it? If you need a spacer (such as washers) to move the pivot, (why?) fabricate a small square plate with 2 holes in it to provide the same surface area for the "foot" of the pivot to sandwich between it and the bellhousing. Use black hardened (they all are) button head machine screws instead of typical bolts, or reduce the thickness of the thin the heads on the existing bolts. That will give you the necessary clearance for the clip. Using any sort of spacer her will move the static position of the clutch arm (outside the bellhousing) forward about 3/4-1"and will put additional stress on the fasteners.

Also...the stamped recess in the fork arm is for the pivot to rest in. When it is properly positioned the clip should be completely through the pivot, there is also a recess in the spring to "Lock" it in place too.