Why doesn't my new linkage allow me to shift

People really over complicate this.

1. Put a pin in the hole on the shifter (this locks the levers in place).

2. Make sure all three leavers on the trans are in neutral and oriented correctly.

3. Turn the adjusters on the rods until the rods fall into place.

4. Tighten all the rod nuts.

4. Enjoy.


Now if your rod bushings are shot or the shifter assembly is bad, none of this may work.