I know nothing about clutches and get dizzy as I try to follow these discussions in my effort to learn.
If you don't mind my input, I would think setting up the clutch cylinder so that it can be adjusted and verify it will fully engage/disengage would be worth the effort BEFORE the engine transaxle goes into the car.
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