That makes sense. Did you see anything in my picture (several down) of the plates assembled? The plates and friction plate didn't seem shiny to me when I put them back together but it makes me wonder if I should take it completely apart again and sand them and the friction plate. It's certainly not grabbing but it seems like their no force pushing them together. I guess I need to study/stare at it some more. If you think of anything else I should look at...I'll take all the advice I can get! Thanks!