Guys, how do you think I've been messing with the clutch?

No way I could drag my mom out there!

I've had to use a short 2x4 and two blocks to depress the clutch, and it works. Got a 15" pry bar to use for better maneuvering under the truck. Drummin, wouldn't it be better just to put gear oil that the transmission is designed for in there? I'll(when it dries, just rained about two inches) see if I can get the plugs out and find out if anything is in there.