Bill,
A couple of things. A grabby clutch is not unusual in a T series car.
The clutch disk could be soaked with oil or glazed, the pressure plate
may not be square to the flywheel surface, etc., etc. Our TD was so bad
that it would literally jump up and down when trying to feather the
clutch when in reverse. My solution was to have the flywheel resurfaced
one time when I had the engine out for other work. I have since put
80,000 mile on the car with no more problems. Another thing to consider
doing is the modification to the clutch linkage detailed in the
following link: http://www.oconnorclassics.com/techtalk_clutch.php
The next thing is of great importance. Until you solve the problem and
even afterward, don't ever try to start on an uphill slope, where the
car will roll back while you go from the brake to the throttle while
releasing the clutch as the car rolls back, even a little bit. This is
a recipe for a broken half shaft. I know of more people who have
broken half shafts doing that and they all say the same thing, "it
wasn't much of a grade, but the axle just broke in an instant.
Cheers,
Dave
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