Clutch camshaft issue

[Jumpjr6192866]

I have an 80cc 2 stroke china doll motor and I've replaced the clutch camshaft rod 2 times now because it keeps getting gouged by the bucking bar and then won't engage the motor to start up and I'll replace the rod take her for a spin she starts up fine then I park it and when I go for another ride it won't engage and it's the rod again. Why is this happening

 

[EnderbyRider]

Do you still have the little ball that goes in first followed by the rod? If you loose that you are in a world of trouble

Funny story...I pulled my rod out to grease it and when I finished the build I realized my clutch wasn't working. I looked inside and the ball was gone. I figured it probably just didn't get thrown in during assembly because China. Ordered new bucking bar, rod, and ball. Waited a few days for delivery and when I opened up the can of grease....there was my little ball now I have spare parts