Truck Troubles - Need some guidance!

[sgraham1]

Hey all!

I posted a couple months back about some issues with my 3 on the tree shifter. Original issues was that the truck would only get in gear when rolling.

The other day I went to drive her, and I could not get in gear at all. After much struggling, I finally got the truck in gear, but the shifter is located somewhere between neutral and first, and feels like I'm starting off in third gear.

There was also quite a bit of really acrid smelling smoke coming from around the transmission.

I'm taking her in to the mechanic this weekend, but I'm really worried I've got a giant bill coming my way!

Is this something you guys have experienced in the past, and what (affordable) remedies did you find helped out?

Thanks all!