Bill (Red);
That is a great layout drawing. Is that in the assembly or shop manual?
I'll look at that joint near the floor and see if it can be manipulated at all. I'm thinking of moving it about 15-20 degrees higher/counterclockwise to get the bottom positions (1st and 3rd) about 2-3 inches higher up.
The easiest way may be to pull the upper rod off the column, pulling the lever off the top of the rod and re-drilling the bolt/pin hole in order to move the handle up.
Bill (Longbox):
I'll look around and see if there is something amiss with the linkage.
I'll keep you posted.
