OK, I've wrestled a 59-62 261 with 3spd Muncie and BW OD into my 53 3100 4spd and while waiting on an open driveline rear end to appear I gathered a column shift assembly from an AD pickup. Of course it came in pieces.

I'm needing a picture or schematic to help me hook up the shift rods to shifter and transmission. I did a search of the site but could find nothing. Anyone got a link to one or something they can copy and send?

Can I use the AD column shift assembly on the later year Muncie 3spd or do I need the column shift from a 59-62 3 spd truck?

If I can use the AD column shift and linkage,Is the shift linkage generic or is it specific to the brand of transmission?

finally I keep hearing about the 420 4 speed transmissions. The 4 spd I pulled has the following numbers 591568 or it might be 391568 and on the other side of the top plate is cast 483. It doesn't have a 420 number on it anywhere I can find. Is this a 420 or something else? Does it have any value beyond scrap (trans looked good when I pulled the top cover).

Thanks for any help.
Jerry in really wet SW Washington