Date:         Fri, 21 Feb 2014 11:27:09 -0700
Reply-To:     OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: ..... Can't get first or second gear.
Comments: To: ANTONY MARSH <apetermarsh@ME.COM>
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        That would then cause me to lean toward it being a LinkageMisadjustment or Trany InternalWear Issue ~ Since it seems

to be related to the LeftHand side of the ShiftPattern I would look for any Signs of Wear or MisAlignment that may be allowing

the ShiftSystem to be off in that direction ~ Check that the PivotPoints/Bushings for the Long (Front to Back) SelectorShaft are

in GoodCondition & SecuredProperly to their MountPoints ( Especially the one Nearest the TranyEnd that Mounts to the Trany) ~

                                                                                                        ORR ~ DeanB


On 21 Feb , 2014, at 9:53 AM, ANTONY MARSH wrote:

> Both ways. 
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 
>> On Feb 21, 2014, at 11:11 AM, OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@comcast.net> wrote:
>> 
>>   Does it "easily go into 3rd & 4th" @ a StandStill or Just While Rolling?
>> 
>>                                   ORR ~ DeanB
>> 
>> 
>>> On 21 Feb , 2014, at 5:04 AM, ANTONY MARSH wrote:
>>> 
>>> Thanks Guys. Will quickly check hydraulics and adjustable plate under gear stick this morning and the agony will be over.  
>>> 
>>> And yes I can get it into third and fourth very easily, and no I can't find first or second further over towards reverse.
>>> 
>>> Peter 
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPad
>>> 
>>>> On Feb 20, 2014, at 8:02 PM, Bruce Todd <beeceetee@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Can you get your van it into 1st gear by shifting the gear shift lever
>>>> closer to the reverse position - far left?  If so the shift rod / lever /
>>>> linkage is possibly broken.  Can you find third?
>>>> 
>>>> Bruce
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>> On Thu, Feb 20, 2014 at 12:39 PM, ANTONY MARSH <apetermarsh@me.com> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> Dear List,
>>>>> 
>>>>> Does this mean the transmission needs to be rebuilt or is there some
>>>>> devious trick to making it work again?
>>>>> 
>>>>> As I was about to reverse out of the drive I had difficulty getting the
>>>>> van into reverse.  Like I hadn't depressed my clutch enough.  Eventually
>>>>> managed to get moving and all was well.  Now the old van will NOT allow me
>>>>> to find reverse, first or second gears.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Suggestions please - be kind.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Regards
>>>>> Peter Marsh
>>>>> Naples FL
>>>>> 1991 Tin top.
>>