The clutch pedal linkage on a 1951 Plymouth is a simple mechanism that connects the clutch pedal to the clutch fork. It consists of a series of rods and levers that are used to transfer motion from the pedal to the fork. Here is a photo of the clutch pedal linkage on a 1951 Plymouth:
[Image of the clutch pedal linkage on a 1951 Plymouth]
The clutch pedal linkage is located under the dashboard on the driver's side of the vehicle. It is attached to the clutch pedal by a rod that runs through the firewall. The other end of the rod is attached to a lever that is pivoted on the firewall. The lever is connected to the clutch fork by another rod.
When the clutch pedal is depressed, it pulls on the rod that runs through the firewall. This causes the lever to pivot and pull on the clutch fork. The clutch fork disengages the clutch from the flywheel, allowing the gears to be shifted.
The clutch pedal linkage is a critical part of the clutch system. Without it, the clutch would not be able to be disengaged, and the gears would not be able to be shifted.