Drilling my Zbar??

I have never had a diaphragm cover, but I am having a hard time understanding how the available travel is not releasing the disc based on the relaxed position picture provided.
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Is it possible your input shaft is seized in the pilot bushing or bearing? Your clutch cover damaged?
It definitely slides when clutch pedal is pressed, just not a lot. I don't think anything is damaged yet as all is brand new.