Chad said I was being too much of an engineer by replacing the throw out bearing if it wasn't making noise just to avoid risk of having it fail far from home.
In that event, he suggested starting moving in 4low on the starter motor, slamming into hi once running, and shifting without the clutch till I got home.
On a side note, $25/qt!!!!!!!!!!!!! for the GOTTA HAVE NV4500 fluid at the dealer. I need a gallon