when i had it apart, i checked everything as best as i could figure out. clutch slave cylinder functioning properly, throwout bearing smooth, fork moving properly, pressure plate bolts replaced, clutch disc had plenty of material left.

the only thing i can come up with is either i lined something up wrong, or assembled something out of order.

assembled in this order:

flywheel -> clutch disc -> pressure plate -> throwout bearing -> clutch fork -> clutch slave.

lined up the throwout bearing to where it fit into the clutch fork properly. installed the clutch fork onto its pivot rod and the clutch slave cylinder piston.

my theory is something in the assembly is wrong, causing the clutch to be disengaged even when the slave is not pushing. i just don't know what that could be, and i hate to pull teh driveshaft and transmission back out without any idea what i'm looking for. as i said, if someone could at least help me with the exploded diagram that would be helpful.