73 IH Cub Cadet 1000 clutch won't disengage

[wattz9201]

I recently purchased my first cub. It's a 73 model 1000. Engine runs great, but I had to replace all the parts on the driveshaft. I replaced everything except the shaft itself. The previous owner tried to replace the copper bushing that holds the driveshaft in the engine by welding a washer to the fly wheel. It caused alot of damage. It caused wear on the end of the shaft, but the shaft fit in the new copper bushing so I did not replace it. The problem I now have is, multiple times while cutting, the clutch will not disengage. From what I can see the throw out moves the pressure plates release the discs, but the shaft still spins. Has anyone had similar issues

Thanks for any help.

[BigBill]

There’s something sticking or binding on the shaft we’re the washer was welded. Your seeing the pressure plates being free when the clutch pedal is pushed down right?

[wattz9201]

Yes, the pressure plates release.

[BigBill]

The bushing in the plate with the drive pins is binding on the shaft.