Odd shifter problem, need advice

Penn grade 90wt

I put a rod through the shifter before adjusting, are you saying that itself could be wrong?

Bushings where the rods go? There aren't any and there isn't room for them.

The pressure plate is a McLeod diaphragm, pedals are as expected for an A-body.

The synchros looked OK before I installed the transmission. I was leaning towards those being the problem until I re-adjusted and the grind moved from 2nd gear to first.

The arms look right and are turned the correct way. Ditto the rods. This is the best photo I've got of them.
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I won't be surprised if it's on me and I'm not putting the pedal on the floor. Will pay attention next time.


I wondered about those adjusters because they look as if they limit the shifter throw. Will definitely watch that video today.

If the levers are centered the shifter should work. Sometimes you need to go a turn either way the get the shifter on center. The fluid is good. The rest is in the transmission.