Hi
I removed the clutch side rod to inspect it and the pad,
Stuck to it by a glob of caramelized lube was the ball bearing
Lots of very fried lube, clutch bits and crap everywhere.
The ball looked ok, the two rods ok.
The friction plates just awful,the steel ones warped like potato chips
and burned to hell.
I cleaned it all, new lube, and put it back together.
It almost works(almost)
The roller lifter sounds like a good idea
Oh! I did find the ball number at Hitchocks I think
I am
Jeri Danger!!!