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It would make some additional noise, but it could still operate somewhat normally. If you have a loud exhaust, you may not hear it.

The throw out wouldn't sit squarely on the plate fingers, and the one side could drop below the fingers even. That is what could have actually bent the one side of the fork, fingers holding the bearing towards the plate, while the other fingers pushed back into the released position.

But of course, it's only speculation.

Since it's apart, inspect the PP closely for damage. If it loaded the bearing enough to bend the fork, I would guess there is PP damage too.

Is there an inspection hole on the bottom of the bell, or is it a blow-proof? If a blow-proof, I would be looking for the piece that broke off the fork. Hopefully it's not in the PP somewhere, or worse, between the disc and flywheel/plate.

If there's any damage to the PP, don't screw around, replace it all. If the flywheel has a gouge, have it turned.

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