I decided to drop a call to Quality Drive Systems in California....real nice guys....they took the time to look at the video and figure out what I had, and this is what he came up with.... it's a modified older 44 series Comet clutch (he said another name but I don't remember it...lol) that has had the cam modified on it to work with the way the drive system was designed, because it was likely fabricated 30+ years ago, that explains why the clutch was modified the way it was, he said that nothing was available on the market to function in that way, so the PO modded it to work the way he needed it to.
The extention shaft setup was also discussed and he said it was a better setup than factory, and here is why.... because the twin pillow blocks supporting the extention shaft/clutch setup for input on the trans the design takes all the stress off the transmission input shaft bearing and eliminates any of the "flex" in the CVT system itself, so there is no load on the trans from the clutch system, plus since there is no flex, the clutches actually work better and eliminate any slip from the flexing of the system.
The coupler was next up....it is known as a "flex coupler" and is still used in industrial applications today, and will take a lot of abuse, and is good for what I'm doing.
The setup the way it is, I was told, is well engineered and will work just fine...he did suggest I change the clutch over to a larger diameter and wider to closer match the factory clutch on my engine and also to put the fixed sheath on the correct side...the floating clutch was ok too...it was done that way to center the belt....the previous owner must of been a pretty clever guy...lol...anyway...the clutch I need is available...clutch and belt are gonna run me right around $300...not bad for a good solid system in my toy...she was well worth the $300 I paid for her...thank god....I was starting to get worried...lol
A person who says "anything is possible" obviously has never tried to staple jello to a tree....