Rod Clearance Issues (new)

it goes through reverse also and the pin centers on a notch on other side for total neutral. you need to release reverse to install the inner rod though

What car is this going into the shifter mounting plate makes a difference. I had an early 64-6 mounting plate (2268 ) on my 67 when I purchased it and fought linkage clearance issues. I purchased the 6350 (195 0090 will also work) plate from Brewers and it took care of the issue. It is still tight but I could get all the rods in w/o hitting.
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You need to have the trans in neutral and the shifter locked in neutral, then adjust your rods.

You lock the shifter in neutral by putting a tool (allen wrench or whatever) through the "U" shaped notch and corresponding holes in the shifter levers.

The notch can be seen in your pics below where it says Hurst Comp Plus (and the patent numbers).

Neutral for 1/2 and 3/4 will be the center position. I can never remember about reverse.