Tranny linkage adjustment

I just spent 3 hours working on mine to no avail. This thing is KILLING me. It grinds so bad going into reverse that I'm embarrassed to drive it anywhere. My shifter is also giving me the *****. I did as described above by inserting a 1/4" drill bit in the neutral lockout hole and all the linkage rods were perfect already but it is still grinding going up to second and down to second. Synchro shot?? I'm running a Hurst V-Gate shifter if anyone knows about any quirks with these, please tell....cause I'm about to toss it in the dumpster and put the factory shifter back on..... Damn it, I need a drink.