The clutch in mine had similar symptoms. Mice built a very dense mess in the bell housing and the urine froze the throwout bearing to the snout of the tranny. I had a hard time getting the trans separated from the engine and couldn't pull them out as one unit. I was able to save the input shaft bearing retainer and with new clutch and throwout it works perfectly. I put her to work today and hauled 105 bales of hay, only a 30 mile round trip but it does a good job.
Well I removed the clutch cover and mine is no where near as bad is yours was.
Clean but dry in there.
I do think the bearing collar is sliding ok now, I think the problem is under the dash
Were it crosses over from pedal to rod.
Thanks for the reply
Tom
