Thanks Buggy.
Well, I took the pressure plate off again and applied lithium based grease to the push rod. I also checked what position the lever needs to be in to accept the cover, mine seemed to be closer to 11 O'clock.
Anyway, everything tightened up, dot pointing to arrow and no clutch disengagement 😔
The tension in the clutch cable is definitely correct, all feels familiar. My great fear now is are the clutch bolt springs tight enough? I just got all these back to their home positions and then just nipped them tight, worried about them snapping. Or are the plates stuck together? I bathed them in oil and they have been sitting there in the basket for approx 3 weeks.
I haven't put oil back in or started the bike, wonder would this make a difference?
More help needed I'm afraid 😓