yamaha250

hey fellow two strokers i was hoping someone could help with my rz350 cluth issue my clutch is dragging and hard to shift when not moving all adjustements are correct and i had excess play in primary gear so i replaced the basket and gear but my clutch is still dragging when i installed new clutch and basket the previous owner had installed the steel plates with all the tabs in the same spot i also noticed some heat transfer marks on push rod any input would be appreciated thx jeffc