[jhv48]

Update.

I fabricated a 3/8 inch threaded rod so that I could adjust the clutch play at the fork.

Adjusted all of the play out and then added about 1/4 inch of additional tension so that the fork was starting to compress a little bit.

Fired up the car, still grinds like hell in reverse. All other gears are smooth as silk. Clutch engages a little more than halfway out from the floor.

NOW WHAT? I'm out of ideas!