47 Super Deluxe Clutch Catching Question

[Kube]

Originally Posted by Kelly Burns

I have a '47 Super Deluxe, with a flathead V8 and 3 speed. The car is an unrestored driver quality, that I bought about a month ago. I've not started to dive into it this issue yet, I have not had the time, but thought I would ask for advice/guidance in advance.

The clutch and trans shifts smooth into all gears, no noticeable slippage or problems there. However when I push the clutch in, right before the pedal is completing to the floor, it kind of "catches" or acts as if it hits a detent in the stroke. When I let the clutch out, I kinda have to roll my foot to get it to release or come past the catch in the pedal stroke. What do you think it could be?

Did you crawl beneath the car when a partner operates the pedal?
I'm thinking the spring is either missing or is installed incorrectly and it (the spring) is either getting slightly caught or hitting something.

[Kelly Burns]

Originally Posted by Kube

Did you crawl beneath the car when a partner operates the pedal?
I'm thinking the spring is either missing or is installed incorrectly and it (the spring) is either getting slightly caught or hitting something.

Not yet, my son will be here this weekend, and having him operate the pedal was going to be my starting point. Thanks to you, I know the spring is a place start, thank you!

[Kelly Burns]

We spent a little time yesterday diving into this. It is an odd problem, but not all that hard to fix. What is happening is there is about a 2" rubber hose/line where the fuel line transitions from along the frame, to vertically up the firewall. The elbow in the clutch pedal is hitting the top edge of the hose, pushing the fuel line to the side. When you let off the clutch the fuel line goes back into "place".