Cable shifter issue, please help!

I'd have to take a look at one car I have here. But from what I recall, I have a hole cut in the top of the trans tunnel in line with the shifter, which is on the trans centerline. Basically, as the cable leaves the trans, it arches up and and curves back along the side & not quite to the top of the bellhousing towards the shifter. I can see if I can take a decent pic tomorrow, if that might help.