Hi Horace -
When I installed my Centerforce clutch, I used a new throwout bearing. It was a McLeod MCL-16525 (T.O. Brg, Adjustable, Pantera).
This bearing has removable collars on the shaft to give you more or less initial engagement. When we assembled my clutch, we used all of the collars, and I never had a problem. Byt this bearing could perhaps help you take out initial engagement.
BUT..... Are you sure your slave and throwout arms are initially in the most relaxed position, with nothing binding, or adjusted to that is provided unwanted preload?
Maybe you should take a look at removing the clutch actuation arm before install, and see if that helps.
Note the rings on the T/O bearing body (carrier). Those can be removed on this bearing.
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