Hello:
As requested I searched the forum for information on my situation and found none to address my issue. Have a 1949 3100 panel truck: original engine, transmission was rebuilt and reinstalled. Transmission changes gears fine with linkage off. but when the linkage is installed it will not shift between 1st and reverse. Took cover off shifter mechanism cover to make sure the pawls align and they do. It seems the system is jammed, or out of adjustment so I referred to "Service Manual" and rechecked my clearances, they seem to be fine. The position of the swivel on the 1-3 linkage rod perhaps is the problem. Please your help on this.
Second, and with deep humility I say, I read the suggestion on checking the "Search" area and agree with your recommendation but it seems, sometimes, that the forum is perhaps more concerned with "boring questions" than helping people find the solution to their problems. Is the purpose of the Forum to provide "stimulating" question for you or answers for us? Please, I greatly appreciate you and your willingness to help and the opportunity this forum provides to find the answers needed, but life is full of redundant questions, that is people asking you what they do not know. Yes indeed it is encumbered on me to help myself as well, but after searching 6 pages of question with 50 entries per page, it gets discouraging. Thank you for listening, just a thought I wanted to express. A Merry and Blessed Christmas to all, the greatest gift of all came on Christmas Day, Jesus Christ, and His salvation. But as with every gift you must receive it to have it!
God Bless,
Dave B.
