I am having problems (again) with the shift linkage adjustment. I had put in a new clutch, pressure plate, throwout etc a few weeks ago and set everything aside for a couple weeks for vacation. When I put the transmission back in, I put all of the spacers in front of the trans mounts per one of Jack's earlier posts.
I now can't get the car to shift into reverse. I have tried the adjustment procedure in the red owners manual, the white tech bulletins, searched the previous posts til I am blue in the face (well, at least I have been patriotic in my endeavours)and have gotten literally nowhere.
If I disconnect the linkage, I can manually shift the car into all gears including reverse and right now the cover is off the side of the shifter mechanism so I know it isn't the backup light switch.
I have tried putting the trans into reverse putting the shifter into reverse and then mating up the linkage and as soon as I shift out of reverse, I can't get it back into reverse again.
I have checked the 2 set screws (the ones in the bottom that you have to remove the 2 rubber plugs to access them) and they are tight. I have taken out the spring and plunger assembly in the shifter assembly under the console.
The trunion bearing is tight and lubricated.
Any ideas and help would be greatly appreciated.
thanks
Gary #06984
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