"Custom" Shift Linkage

The wire prevented it from turning over. It is still mis-aligned, but I will have to fix it the next time it is on a lift. It will be much easier to access then, since the headers won't be in the way so much .
a wire prevented the shift indicator from lining up...and wouldn't allow it to go into gear?
And yes,a 904 torque shaft can sometimes be forced in and will work, but it won't be quite right...