Clyde,
After looking closely at pictures #16 and #17, there is something a little unsettling about the height of the fingers. They are not equal, and should be. Since the bolts can be seen installed in #16, I can only assume they are still there in #17, so the diaphragm spring is under compression. In addition, the wear pattern on the tips of the fingers is not equal. The ones in the upper right of the picture have a longer length rub area that has taken off the rust.
Considering your earlier description of the non-disengaging clutch, as well as the observations of the fingers, I'm betting the diaphragm spring is broken. You need to just go get another pressure plate and install it.
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David
newbie #4153
