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Blue666(2) · 12-15-2016, 03:14 PM

You did not specify if you are having trouble with an automatic or manual. I'm guessing manual transmission. This might be helpful.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TCHzIvAvRQ

I set all the shift ears on the trans to the middle positions then run a centering rod through the indexing hole on the side of the shifter to align the gates. After that, install each rod & make sure that you can get into each gear position fully. It's some back & forth & small adjustments that take some time but not difficult.

Always much easier with the trans & shifter out on the bench rather than lying under the truck, in the snow, with half dead flashlight and junk falling in your eyes.

Good luck.

12-15-2016, 03:14 PM	#2
Blue666(2) Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Valparaiso, IN Posts: 300	Re: adjust the linkage on a 61 3 speed on the floor You did not specify if you are having trouble with an automatic or manual. I'm guessing manual transmission. This might be helpful. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TCHzIvAvRQ I set all the shift ears on the trans to the middle positions then run a centering rod through the indexing hole on the side of the shifter to align the gates. After that, install each rod & make sure that you can get into each gear position fully. It's some back & forth & small adjustments that take some time but not difficult. Always much easier with the trans & shifter out on the bench rather than lying under the truck, in the snow, with half dead flashlight and junk falling in your eyes. Good luck.