HI nhuskys the clutch was new when I got it late 19 though it could have been old stock, I'm pretty sure you're right a new one would cure it but I'm pretty mean.
It went totally against the grain but I've given it a right roasting probably about a years worth of wear in 10 mins and I think that's going to do the trick though I wouldn't recommend it.
It's certainly much lighter so as long as it doesn't slip it'll do.
I'll see how Junior gets on at tomorrows Trial !
Nice to hear from you.