Linkage trouble..

[JeffTheMarine]

Ok so got linkages in the mail and went to hook it up and having problems. The shifter box I have has a smaller hole on the far inside tab then the other two. Also I am having trouble getting them hooked up. Would appreciate some pictures. Also I have the eBay linkages if that makes a difference.

Jeff

 

[sydcuda]

I had the same problem with my new linkages. The smaller hole you mention is for the reverse lever. When I looked into it, it seems that the arm for the reverse linkage is mounted the other way round - that is, the threaded swivel end is mounted to the reverse shift arm on the case itself, with the other end attached to the reverse lever on the shift box. It fits in the hole this way and I have seen factory diagrams where the reverse shift linkage is attached like this.

Here's a pic I've borrowed from an earlier post on this site, which I used for reference - (thanks to the owner!)