Thats good news because I won't have to remove the transmission then.
Could this problem be caused by the clutch lever fork? The clutch fork I have is the short type that was used with a z-bar clutch linkage. Looks just like this one:
Does the z-bar setup create additional leverage? If it does then maybe a clutch fork that's intended for use with a z-bar linkage will not work with a cable, because the missing leverage will make the pedal too stiff, right?