With the cover off, I got the 4 7/16" distances between the outer edges of the forks and the outsides of the shifter grooves. Should be in neutral on both parts. I put on the cover and put in some bolts. I could shift from 2nd-->3rd-->4th but it just clanks when I try for 1st or reverse.

Does it have some thing to do with that gear down there that has straight cut gears (and not angled gears)? I could send some pictures later.

Thanks,

Last edited by Wally / Montana; 11/29/2021 10:05 PM.

1948 3/4-Ton 5-Window Flatbed Chevrolet

34 Years. Now with a '61 261, 848 head, Rochester Monojet carb, SM420 4-speed, 4.10 rear, dual reservoir MC, Bendix up front, 235/85R16 tires, 12-volt w/alternator, electric wipers and a modern radio in the glove box.