Newbie here...can't get clutch to disengage...

Don't know.....I'm talking fractions of an inch of movement...

Something else to consider is that the arms on the Z-bar were misaligned prior to welding......can you cut one loose and relocate/tack it till you get the throw and clearance you want?

Tell you what....after building my fish I can tell you that NOTHING fits the way it should......I have modified every part I have purchased so far.....in one small or large way.....so don't be discouraged. This is typical.

Mop