ok, i think i got it. i took everything apart for a third time. i put the spring back on the clutch shoes and put them on the clutch disc. but the bell gear on, then e-clip. cranked it over and it seemed fine. so i put everything back together and cranked it again and all is good. i'll try running it tomorrow and see how it runs. i also got the blue alum. servo mounts for the steering servo. plus the blue alum. wheel hexes. and i got the blue alum. pivot ball caps for the rear. i still need 4 more for the front.