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i have a 49 235 3 speed. after 21/2 years of work, I took a test drive last week(no windows,no bed,no running boards.It ran great but would not shift from 2nd to 3rd.It was fine 1st to 2nd and 1st to reverse.Sitting still it would shift though all gears but would not when moving.What needs ajusting,how and how much.The trans was rebuilt. manfighter16

I'm going to guess you're talking about a 3 speed column shift. Both levers on the transmission are neutral when centered and one is for first and reverse and the other is for second and third. Have someone shift into first and reverse and watch which lever moves. The other one is your trouble. After Identifying the second/third lever loosen the clamp on the rod near the shift box. You need an equal amount of throw both ways from the center position. With the rod removed from the transmission end you should be able to move the lever and shift it into both gears by hand and determine where the lever should be when in gear. Make sure the rod moves the lever completly into the gear and re-tighten the clamp.Good luck.

Curt B.

Thanks ib I'll give it a try tonite. I did try some adjustment on the rods but didn't take it lose from trans. manfighter16

I tried I b's adjustments. I still can't get it to go into 3rd gear. it's like it want come out of 2nd.Do Ihave a trans problem or shift box problem. Like I said earlier the trans was rebuilt by a guy that was recomended buy a reliable friend.manfighter16