When I got my TF the gear change was "diabolical". I started with the bell crank and that made some improvement. Not long after I had some other work done by a garage. In doing that they also inspected the gear change and replaced a missing part under the gear stick that had been "botched" in the past when under different ownership. Fitting that made a huge difference.

I can understand that it might be desirable to add extra bracing. But on the other hand why is that necessary now? What has changed since before the Dartmoor trip?
As the slave is visible under the engine cover I'm not about to rush out and look at that situation. I presume you are suggesting that there is loss of potential thrust bearing travel as some of the mechanical advantage is taken up by the movement of the slave cylinder itself. If so it does make sense to brace it. But why now is still a mystery as is the loss of U clip.
It will be interesting to hear what you experience once the restraint is fitted. Please keep us informed.
 

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