Pedal rod to Z bar question.

Never had a diaphragm clutch. So I can't comment there.

Kendog 170 said

Well just dropped the gear box when I got home from work. Including jack it up and doing on my back I had it out in exactly 1 hr. Not bad for a 60 year old goat. Here's some pics of the bearings. Springs are stretched View attachment 1715328728 View attachment 1715328729

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Lol, it's get faster …… with repeated practice!
With weak/bent or otherwise deformed spring clips I wonder if that bearing is grabbing on you and spinning or just plain rattling itself off the fork. As I see it, the further the fork tips move in toward the fingers to release the clutch, the less area the clips have to hold. Also take into account how worn the fork pads that contact the release bearing are. A bent or worn down pivot won't help either.

Brewer's 23 spline release bearing description.....
"Product ID: CB1463
CB1463 THROWOUT BEARING ASSEMBLY 23 SPLINE
Details
Throwout bearing/sleeve assembly, fits all models with 23 spline transmissions. 1.625" face of throwout bearing to fork pad dimension."

Passon Performance doesn't provide a description.