I've searched and read quite a bit on this topic. So far i removed everything but the rod which moves back and forth slightly when i look down the clutch release lever hole. It may have a small bur preventing it but doesn't look too bad. So, any new alternatives to getting the rod out minus splitting the case (the ball welded to the set screw which i pulled out not the rod)? If i must pull the motor and split the case I read somewhere to flip it over and just take the bottom end off? I have a manual that breaks everything down, but im asking for any easier advise or walk throughs out there, less stuff off the better.