ERA Build Questions Continue

[SSSammy]

My build is progressing very quickly, but it looks like I need fellow ERA experts to consult on a few things. Bob, don't be shy

Today's impasse is the FE clutch slave bracket provided with the kit. I think I need the aluminum spacer depicted on page 35 of the 731+ manual. This is an original 390 FE block and Lakewood scattershield. ERA provided the small spline fork. Throwout bearing is a Mcleod. Pressure plate is a Ram 11" Super Duty with Long style throwout arms.

The slave cylinder mounts too close to the fork and is outside the axis of the fork socket by about 3/8". I didn't receive the short throwout rod referred to on manual page 36. All I got was the long threaded rod. It appears I am one of the cases discussed in Note 2 on that page. Does ERA have these spacers on hand, or is there a drawing for me to go by?

What keeps the short rod in place if there is no hole in the fork and it just rides in a socket in slave cylinder? The spring?

Or is there another workaround someone has used?

TIA,
Sam