Yesterday I shipped the "funky" clutch back to Rock Auto. The kit is no longer stocked so that made it easier to get a refund. I will have to eat the shipping cost, but I'm glad to be rid of it. I do not plan to buy another cheap part store clutches again.
I now need to find another clutch kit and soon. There is a very good clutch shop in the area, but I have been told to not be in any hurry as the turn around will take a month or two. Knowing that, I'm thinking of just buying new now.
I'm still leaning for a B&B as I don't really want to have to remove the pedal over center spring as would be required if I went with a diaphragm clutch.
I'm not looking for a high performance clutch. Just something that is some what close to stock as the vehicle is a bone stock semi survivor car.
There are very few choices when it come to B&B clutches today.
So far I'm seeing a Ram HDX #88766 and a Hays Street/Strip #85-301 as a couple of options out there.