So i was replacing the clutch in 1966 with strait 6 when i got it pulln apart i noticed the clutch pedal was spring loaded to the floor not in the up position what would cause that

 

Clutch assist "over-center" spring under dashboard attached to clutch pedal arm. Holds pedal in position at top of travel, aids in clutch depress to floor.

 

So the spring pulls the pedal to the floor if the linkage is not hooked up. Doesn't that mean it it would be like riding the clutch all the time

 

Good point! But, no, the spring is stretched as the pedal goes upwards, but at the point where the lever pivot "over-centers" up at the top of travel, the lever is held in place by a rubber bumper.

"What is an over center spring?It's purpose is to reduce the pedal effort and as the pedal moves up, the spring goes "over center" and holds the pedal up.





I was not able to find a simple diagram explaining this. Here is the concept:In the top position, the pedal is UP, and the spring holds it there against a fixed stop. In the center position, the pedal has been depressed to where the spring has just begun to pull it downwards towards the floor. If you work the pedal up and down against the spring by hand a number of times, you will see how this works. The spring is stretched it's LEAST amount when the pedal is on the floor; that is when it is easiest to take off or install.

 

Thank u