I wil read up on this to see all the parts you are mentioning. I will say sometimes when driving and I'm at a stop...I will step on the clutch and shift into first it will make a crunch/grind noise if that makes sense. Could be a separate issue but thought of that when you said "clutch." Has occurred on a occasion going into second but not often. It has also popped out of second while driving the truck. I'm sure hoping I didn't buy a lemon as this was something for my father and I to enjoy. I wish covid wasn't here so you could see the truck in person "bartamos." Thanks again