Sticky clutch release

[Jimb]

Has anybody experienced a sticky clutch release?
I find that after the car has warmed up the clutch seems to not have a smooth release. It's as if the cable needs lubricating or perhaps it's an adjustment. Is this a common problem? The clutch is new.
Jim

[autotransgression]

yes, i have. i am a little worried about it. any attempt at a normal, smooth release will stall the engine. i have to rev slightly for that moment when it starts 'letting go'. i am worried that i am slowly cooking off my clutch. i assume i will have to get a new clutch sometime very soon. eagerly watching to see if anyone has some wisdom to offer.

[GeorgeT]

Check the clutch pedal fork where the cable attaches: it may need grease or the end of the cable may not be completely seated.

[narfire]

Did you replace the cable when you pulled the engine?
I've found that the cable over time can start to bind. I also added an additional ground strap from the engine to the body.

[Jimb]

No, I did not replace the cable.
I will install another ground strap and grease the links and see what happens.
Thanks,
Jim

[narfire]

Might consider a cable replacement. The sticky cable might start to flex the firewall and over time a crack will develop.
The extra ground strap is just an added bit of caution as if the original ground is not great, then the clutch cable can act as a ground wire causing issues like you are describing. I went to Lordco and bought some battery wire, soldered a couple of connections on and went from the lower studs on the passenger side of the engine to a stud for the radiator nuts.

[kenncarp]

Its funny, my dad totally denies the car does it, but i notice it does. On take off or shifting when you go to release it it is super choppy and cant be relased smoothly. Its a lot harder to get a smooth takeoff, because it just sticks and jumps. I havent found a solution.