What is the purpose of this rod?

[RickB]

This rod is connected to the clutch pedal but does not move when the clutch pedal is depressed. What is the purpose of this rod?

It's the operating rod for the left brake. It is not connected to the clutch pedal. The clutch pedal is supported by the shaft that operates the rod in question.

 

[2dawoodz]

All I can tell you is that the tractor is a NH 1920. This is a friend's tractor who bought it used and has no manual. This is my first experience with a tractor. I have used it to plant food plots and bush hog his property. In another thread about the trouble engaging PTO, it was suggested to check/adjust clutch pedal free play. As I was looking at the clutch adjustment rod I noticed the other rod in the pic and was curious as to it's purpose. Thanks for everyone's replies.

 

[jlgurr]

This rod is connected to the clutch pedal but does not move when the clutch pedal is depressed. What is the purpose of this rod?

If it doesn't move when the clutch pedal is depressed then they are not connected. Which means "keep looking."

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[2dawoodz]

If it doesn't move when the clutch pedal is depressed then they are not connected. Which means "keep looking."

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Let me restate..the mystery rod is attached to the same shaft that the clutch pedal is attached.

 

[Soundguy]

asked and answered a couple times now.. it's never been a mystery

 

[SPYDERLK]

It's the operating rod for the left brake. It is not connected to the clutch pedal. The clutch pedal is supported by the shaft that operates the rod in question.

Let me restate..the mystery rod is attached to the same shaft that the clutch pedal is attached.

Nope. Apparently. "Attached" and "pivots on" is a critical difference.

 

[MossRoad]

Here's a parts diagram of a 1920 pedals and brake lock...
New Holland 1920 Transmission/PTO 07I01 PEDALS & BRAKE LOCK - 1920

It's listed as a "rod" with part # SBA358510740
with an alternative part # of SBA358500320

It appears to be a brake rod w/clevis assembly as is shown here...
Ford, 1920, Brakes, Sub-Component, BRAKE ROD W/CLEVIS ASSEMBLY, SBA358510740 at Wengers Of Myerstown

It also appears that the brake and clutch rock on a common shaft. So, instead of pushing the clutch, push some other pedals and see what moves it.
Here's a bigger picture of the pedal assembly...

 

[2dawoodz]

Here's a parts diagram of a 1920 pedals and brake lock...
New Holland 1920 Transmission/PTO 07I01 PEDALS & BRAKE LOCK - 1920

It's listed as a "rod" with part # SBA358510740
with an alternative part # of SBA358500320

It appears to be a brake rod w/clevis assembly as is shown here...
Ford, 1920, Brakes, Sub-Component, BRAKE ROD W/CLEVIS ASSEMBLY, SBA358510740 at Wengers Of Myerstown

It also appears that the brake and clutch rock on a common shaft. So, instead of pushing the clutch, push some other pedals and see what moves it.
Here's a bigger picture of the pedal assembly...
View attachment 428966

Thanks for the diagram!

 

[Soundguy]

and there you can see the clutch / 2 stage lockout to keep the pto engaged and keep you from pressing the clutch all the way down.

 

[MossRoad]

and there you can see the clutch / 2 stage lockout to keep the pto engaged and keep you from pressing the clutch all the way down.

Suuuuure you can..... hahaha. I don't know what it is. I only find the pictures. :laughing:

What part number is it? Just curious. I like to take stuff apart.... not so good at putting it back together.