[Richard2112]

Thanks for the responses. Without the ideas put forth here I might still be in head scratching mode. But synthesizing the information garnered in this thread I was able to eliminate some possibilities and focus on others.

Re-adjusted clutch linkage so travel was limited to clutch release and not beyond. It worked. But my pedal operated with only about 2 inches of throw and close to the floor. I want my clutch pedal to operate at full height so tomorrow I'll re-adjust so pedal operates at full height and fab a bracket or a limiter to restrict the travel of the pedal.

Until now, I was unaware the PP fingers could be pushed into the clutch disc.