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'46 Chevy 1/2 ton 216 engine with 3 speed; after reinstalling the tranny cover, shift assembly (spring, seat, gasket,housing and lever) the lever can move. through the shifting sequence without engaging the clutch. Before disassembly all worked fine. Is a clutch adjustment needed? How is that done? One added info bit, the clutch/brake assembly was reinstalled after cleaning and painting.

It sounds like the clutch is not pressed against the fly wheel. Can you crank the engine and the truck will move. Or roll the truck in gear and see if the engine turns. As I recall when you put stick cover on there a forks that go over the rings on the gears.

You must have missed the grooves in the rails. Be sure the trans is in neutral. If nessesary put a long screwdriver in the hole & move a rail until the grooves/slots line up. The put the tower or lever down making sure it goes in the slots.

Thanks guys, I'll give the suggestions a whirl.

All is well guys. Thank you. The problem was the lever was not in the seat correctly. It shifts fine now. Dang, getting old, slow of body and mind and memory sure stinks! But, I'm thankful none the less.