pictures of pedal assemblies 340 vs. others

Tranny question for you. I am new to the 4 speed. It seems when I shift that I have a bit of a stiff spot between gears. when I shift from one gear to another and pass through nuetral its a bit stiff there. I have to have a small pause between gears. Are these trannys and shifters supposed to be that tight between gears? Thanks