I put the clutch disk in and held it in place with the tool. Then lift the pressure plate up to go over the top of it.
First try...the tool was too long. Trim it off so the pressure plate clears.
Second try...it hits on the fork ball. Remove it.
Third try...this problem.
Having the clutch disk go up with the pressure plate won't make a difference because the problem will still be the bell housing/frame crossmember constriction.
