<VV> clutch question 1969

[Michael Kovacs]

 When slowly depressing the clutch pedal, I was getting a vibrating feeling and sound. I disconnected the clutch dust shield from around the clutch rod and the sound stopped. The upper metal of the clutch seal was rubbing on the top of the rod making the sound.  I did observe that the clutch rod is located high in the rectangular opening. 

 I'll use a bore scope to get a look inside inside the bell housing to see if the pin and cotter pin are still in position.
 I was wondering if I had put the clutch rod in upside down last time. How can I tell?. There is no white paint mark left on it. 

 Any thoughts?