A Sensitive Clutch
 

I recently purchased a 1931 Victoria and I am still trying to get used to the clutch. In other cars I have found that the clutch has more movement at the point that the pressure plate contacts the disc. In this car, as you let out the clutch, the clutch engages very very quickly. When starting out in first gear, you let out the clutch pedal and let it out some more and then suddenly you are fully engaged. So many times I find the car leaps forward almost stalling the engine. What would make a clutch so sensitive? Otherwise the car shifts nicely. The car has about 1500 miles on a drive train rebuild. Ed

Re: A Sensitive Clutch
 

Have you tried adjusting the linkage for about 1-1 1/2" "free play"??
Paul in CT

Re: A Sensitive Clutch
 

Wonder if the throw out needs a little grease on the nose of the transmission?

Re: A Sensitive Clutch
 

A rusty clutch can get grabby. Slip it some, it should polish up pretty quick.

Re: A Sensitive Clutch
 

Lack of use makes things stiff, with the car parked use your left leg and push down 2 dozen times on the pedal, slide your left leg out and with your right leg push down 2 dozen times. Whew take a drink of water and now go for a drive to see if it's better!

Re: A Sensitive Clutch
 

This can happen if the disc has become contaminated and is "sticky". As Eagle advises slip the clutch to clean up the disc . Put the car in high gear with the handbrake full on . You will not damage the disc as long as you do not slip it for too long . You will soon smell it if it is getting too hot .

John in sunny chill morning Suffolk County England .