1956 Chevy Linkage

1956 Chevy Passenger Car Clutch Linkage


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3726573 *
0.787 ROD, Fork Release (7 O.L.)
56 Pass.
(1956 Chevy Assembly Manual)
This rod goes between the zbar and the clutch
fork and with part number 3726572 is used to
adjust clutch release.


3726572 *
0.793 NUT, adj. (3/8"-16 x 3 13/16" lg.-hex.)
56 Pass. (Chevy Parts Books)
(1956 Chevy Assembly Manual)
The ball end of this part rests against the clutch
release fork, the hex is used for adjustment.


371704 (2)**
0.837 SPRING, Clutch fork and pedal push rod anti rattle
55-56 Pass. (Chevy Parts Books)
(1956 Chevy Assembly Manual)
The spring in the middle is part # 371704. It is used
on the part # 3726573 fork rod  and the part # 3709574
pedal push rod, to take up the extra length on the
rod, yet allow it to move in and out.
**This kit isn't on the clutch fork push rod when
updating to the part #3737454 fork and #3743570
rod unit.


3730146 *
0.795 FORK UNIT, Clutch Release (includes ball stud)
56 Pass (exc.4BC, dual 4BC) (Chevy Parts Books)
3739670 *
0.795 FORK UNIT, Clutch Release (includes ball stud)
56-57 Pass (w/4BC or dual 4BC) (Chevy Parts Books)
History:
3739670 use 3737454 6-62
I'm not sure whether the part shown is # 3730146 or
# 3739670 as it came with a few used linkage sets
I acquired, but can't positively identify.

3836323
0.823 SPRING, Clutch fork ball retainer
55-56 Pass. (Chevy Parts Books)

3725692
0.829 SEAL, clutch push rod to dash
(1 7/8 O.D. w 1 ?/8 dia. diagonal holes)
56-57 Pass. (Chevy Parts Books)
This seal is made of felt.

3726093
0.837 WASHER, (15/32" I.D x 1 1/4" O.D-felt)
55-57 Pass. (Chevy Parts Books)
(1956 Chevy Assembly Manual)


3716807
0.841 BOLT, Clutch pedal push rod
(1/4"-20 x 1 3/8"-260M steel)
55-58 Pass. (Chevy Parts Books)
(1956 Chevy Assembly Manual)


3784619
0.844 SPRING, Retaining (3" free length)
55-61 Pass. (Chevy Parts Books)


3726089
0.852 LEVER, SHAFT, w/lever (shaft 5 15/16 O.L.)
56 Pass. (Chevy Parts Books)
(1956 Chevy Assembly Manual)
This is the Z-bar, the GM replacements came
without the rubber and steel bushing part #
3716811.


3716811
0.851 BUSHING, Clutch intermediate shaft
55-58 Pass. (Chevy Parts Books)
(1956 Chevy Assembly Manual)


3726098
0.852 BRACKET, shaft frame (w/ball stud 1 13/16" O.L.)
56-57 Pass. (Chevy Parts Books)
This part is welded to the side of the frame and
supports the frame side of the z bar.


3726096
0.852 BRACKET, Engine (w/ball stud 1 13/16 O.L.)
56-57 Pass. (Chevy Parts Books)
(1956 Chevy Assembly Manual)
This bracket attaches to the bellhousing and
supports the engine end of the Z Bar.
Tip:
The 1956 Chevy assembly manual has a note
that part #120394 plain washer is to be used
between this bracket and the bellhousing
mounting to acheive 6 7/8" plus or minus .125 (1/8")
from inside edge of this bracket and inside edge of
part # 3726098 frame bracket.


3709574
0.854 ROD, Pedal Push
55-56 Pass. (Chevy Parts Books)
(1956 Chevy Assembly Manual)
This rod goes from the clutch pedal arm part #
3709578 to the Z-bar (equalizer).

* The clutch release forks # 3730146 and # 3739670 were
discontinued and part # 3737454 replaced them. But when
using part # 3737454 fork it was necessary to replace the
fork push rod (parts # 3726573 and # 3726572) with kit
part # 3743570.


3743570
0.787 ROD UNIT, Fork push (Note 1)
(Note 1) Consists of rod, swivel, spring and pins.
55-57 Pass. (Chevy Parts Books)


3737454
0.795 FORK ASSY., Clutch release (stamped type) (Note 1)
(Note 1) When using on 1955-56 models it is necessary to also use 3743570 Rod Unit.
55-60 Pass. (Chevy Parts Books)