pictures of pedal assemblies 340 vs. others

Thank you, Steve.

"If it doesn't stay at the top for the first inch. it is probably bent like the one pictured above." - What exactly is bent (besides the start switch bracket) in my assembly? Can you see the problem in the picture I posted?

I don't think going springless is an option for me, as the clutch I have is a Ram HDX Clutch Set, which states in the instructions that "... pedal effort WILL be heavier..."