clutch help

[rip]

got a bit of a problem that i hope someone can help me with. I got the Saco hydro clutch kit. And have been trying to install it with no luck.

I mean everything is put together but I can't seem to pull the slave far enough to release the clutch. I've got the slave saver, that aligns the slave cylinder correctly and the system was bleed, actually thinking it wasn't fully bleed; I went and got the power bleeder. And yes the bleeder screw was at the top of the slave when bleeding so I'm pretty sure all of the air is out.

Calling around they say not to "preload the slave" like tighten it down 'til it works, as this will not let it fully out so the clutch can grab, they say to leave about 1/8" of play.

Can anyone think of anything else to try?

As a side note, i don't think this is the issue but I'll through it out there. I'm using a 40hp block with a 6volt flywheel and pp mounted to a 12volt IRS tranny, could the issue be that the throw out bearing doesn't reach the pressure plate?

Thanks
Rip