Shift linkage/column question

[kev2809]

i finally got my column back in a month or 2 ago, and also got my motor and trans in about a month ago. well im finishing up the wiring and linkage and what not, and i cant get this figured out.


trans is a turbo 400, all the shift linkage and this trans came with my truck when i got it. column is original. when i try to shift it, it doesnt budge. ive tried it with the key in "ON" position, even with brake pressed..nothing. the shifter lever wiggles a little to the left, but nothing to the right. indicator shows N, but can wiggle over left to R. trans is definitely in N, i moved the rod by hand (confirmed this by moving the truck back and forth to make sure its in N). im thinking this "thing" on the column under the hood is not right.

also, when i move the blinker lever, the whole case on the column moves along with it. why would this be..?