George Mercer wrote: > Brett, > I don't know about the short-shifter. Yes, 1st in the 5-speed is down from > reverse. Original 5-speeds came with different linkage so you could go easily > from 1st to 2nd. You can buy this linkage or learn to shift down into 1st by > pushing down on the shifter like going into reverse. > George George, can you provide more detail on this alternate linkage? My 5 speed is from a 1983 diesel camper. 1st gear is off the pattern below the reverse gear. I do not push down on the shifter to engage first gear. I've never seen a reference to different types of shift linkage for the 5 speed. South African, maybe? Are you talking about using the 5 speed transmission with the 4 speed shifter guide box that mounts under the floor? Michael Snow |
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