What happend to my clutch - part II -Reply

[KEVIN EDDINS <eddinsk@NRISO.NOLA.NAVY.MIL>]

I had a very similar problem with my '79 Spitfire, less the grinding noise. 
The pressure plate had gone caput.  It acted as though there was a lot of
air in the hydrolic system.  I guess those little fingers get tired after a
while.

I hope this helps, 

Kevin Eddins