Got it all back together and moving again.
And figured out why they used the threaded rod, instead of the stock rod. The support bracket for the (aftermarket) FEL goes right through the plane where the clutch rod should go. So, the rod has to be offset almost an inch to fit between the bracket and the hydraulic feed line. There's also not enough room to fit a larger rod, without rubbing the hydraulic supply line. So, I'm not sure what I'll end up doing.
I may be able to get more metal flat stock, and cut/re-weld the bracket so there's a better path for the rod.
And figured out why they used the threaded rod, instead of the stock rod. The support bracket for the (aftermarket) FEL goes right through the plane where the clutch rod should go. So, the rod has to be offset almost an inch to fit between the bracket and the hydraulic feed line. There's also not enough room to fit a larger rod, without rubbing the hydraulic supply line. So, I'm not sure what I'll end up doing.
I may be able to get more metal flat stock, and cut/re-weld the bracket so there's a better path for the rod.