You're good to go with that Jeff. The forward clutch will live happily on the lower clearance tolerance, because as already mentioned it is not a shifting clutch. It is always fully engaged when the vehicle is moving forwards.
Thanks!
Tomorrow morning I'll start putting everything back in the case and I expect to put the trans back in the car Saturday or Sunday.
I get a 4 day weekend (YES!) so I think it'll be driving again this weekend!