So I'm a little embarrassed to say, but in my defense I'm a class 8 mekanik..
Here it is, I think I got the linkage actuator squared away, but still having difficulty changing gears. Or more appropriately selecting the intended gear.
slop in the shifter arm pin.
I'm going to pull the column back out, and tear it down completely and then try and find another column in a j/y hopefully... if not maybe a little creativity with some jb.