Hi Dean, and a warm welcome to the forum.Its great to have another Scott Bonnar Model 45 on board. grin

I think I can see the problem with your clutch set-up. If you look at your pics you will see the clutch fork is leaning to the right (when viewed from the front). It should be straight up and down when the clutch is engaged in the cutting position.

What you need to do is re-locate the whole clutch assembly closer to the engine...you do this by loosening the nut on the captive cotter pin on the inside of the inner clutch housing until the nut is flush with the top of the thread and gently tap it down until it releases from the engine PTO shaft.
Then slide the whole clutch assembly towards the engine and then adjust the clutch fork with its locknut and screw until it is upright with some clearance between the thrust pad and the clutch cone....That means:

When the clutch is in the cutting (engaged) position, there should be clearance between the thrust pad and the inner cone...Here is some pics: The first pic is in the engaged (cutting) position and the second in the disengaged position....
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When the adjustment is complete, tighten up the nut on the captive cotter and lock up the clutch fork adjusting screw and your done! wink
Good luck with it, and please let us know how you get on. wink

Re: your stickers and decals, they are available on eBay as reproductions for the Scotty 45 and are made by one of our OutdoorKing members, Willingworker.
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Please do not PM me asking for support. Please post your questions in the appropriate forums, as the replies it may receive may help all members, not just the individual member.
Kindest Regards, Darryl grin