Thanks for the info. And no we did not get a shim for the crank. I have a new flywheel coming today, its the only thing left that I can think would cause this. I should have known better, If we just threw a clutch kit on the flywheel w/o machining it I would not be on this site right now, thats what...

2000 silverado 4.8 l 5 speed 4x4 250 k miles Replaced origanal clutch, new slave cyclinder, new m/c, resurfaced flywheel and installed complete clutch kit, bleed clutch kit. Bleed system pedal feels good but very hard to get in first gear and reverse. Engine off shifts in no problem, driving down th...