John,   Unless both pressure plates were out of adjustment the same amount I think the clutch disk may be too thick.  I did not measure it but it looked around 3/8&quot; thick.  Still had the marks at an angle on the face of both sides.   The washers did the trick,  It releases and goes into gear.  I did try the brakes in high gear, governor kicked in but clutch didn't slip.  Will it be OK like this or should I be in the market for a clutch disk this winter?       Going to tackle the MS 49 carb today,  idle screw does not do much at all.      Thanks,   Dan