Hello Curtis - been there, done that, got the screw driver award. I haven't work on one in over 10 years but as I recall they use loctite on the screws (apparently so they don't come loose and get sucked into the engine). I believe the rebuild kit even includes a little loctite to use when replacing the screws. What I don't recall is if the kit includes NEW SCREWS. Since the original screws are almost always brass I believe you can drill them out slowly and carefully, and manage to save the threads. The new screw may even be sorta self tapping since I don't recall ever re-threading. Suggest you check with your friendly dealer to see if he has a spare screw, or worst case, if there are screws included in the repair kit, or maybe one of the guys on here will know. Stick with it, take your time, and I believe you can get it done without bouncing off the walls or having thoughts of using a BIG hammer.
Charlie - would it have something to do with the whole clutch being cheaper than ordering the individual repair parts????? I see the kit lists "Item 14" which is the assembly set up gauge - and I think you really only need the gauge if you're assembling the clutch (shouldn't this have been dead give away to you???).
Hydro Harry
Old Cubs Never Die (and I just posted one looking for a new home)