I would think that the problem lies elsewhere, is the clutch improperly adjusted or worn to the point of throwing "over center"? is there an auxiliary return spring on the clutch fork to help bring the clutch back into engagement?

1957 Chevrolet 5700 LCF 283 SM420 2 speed rear, 1955 IH 300U T/A, 1978 Corvette 350 auto, 1978 Yamaha DT175, 1999 Harley Davidson Softail Fat Boy