4 speed shifter problems need help here

I did use the e body shift mechanism. I used all the shift tabs as they were the best solution. I sold the factory ones. I bought an a body adapter plate. The reverse rod did hit the crossmember so I used the one that came with the tranny. I am going to assume that the reverse rod is also an e body reverse rod as it came with the shifter mech and it was a e body. I did bend the reverse rod a little to make it fit like I wanted.