Shifter linkage adjustment on my '62

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Justin, you have a 62 Classic/Ambo TSM? There is a section titled "SHIFTIN SYSTEM" right after auto trannys. There are two types of shifters, Ainsworth and Douglas. One Page 2 the first heading is "ADJUSTMENT" for the Ainsworth type, page 5 for the Douglas. If you look at the exploded view of the Ainsworth type on page 3 you can clearly see the slanted slots the two small screws fo in. Part #17 is the nylon bushing (at least it's nylon for 63 and later) I referrerd to. If htere is to much play between the levers loosening these screws and twisting the bushing will tighten the mechanism up and may prevent your problems. You may have to remove the screws and twist the bushing 90 degrees, force it up to tighten, then drill holes for new screws. The nylon is old and brittle, trying to put the screws in without drilling a hole just a bit smaller than the screw will result in splitting the bushing. Need you ask how I know? A new bushing can be made from hardwood (like oak or maple!
 , don't use pine) easily with common wood working tools. 

Later models had a hole in the shift arms that you stuck a drill bit or allen wrench through to line up the levers instead of using a special aligning tool. The main thing is the levers MUST be in the neutral position and then the rods adjust for a loose fit while the trans levers are also in neutral. You should be able to clamp the levers together to make sure they are in the neutral position by using two small pieces of bar and a 1/4" bolt. Put the bar above and below the levers, then run the bolt through. You might want to fasten the bolt to one plate (all thread bolt w/nut, or tack weld) to make this easier. It's easier said than done I know -- I clamped mine for a while and connected one of the levers to an auto transmission. I clamped them to prevent accidental shifting away from the lever that controlled the auto trans. 

--original messsage--------------
Date: Wed, 9 Nov 2005 07:54:08 -0800 (PST)
From: Justin Shelton <justinshelton@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Shifter linkage adjustment on my '62
To: mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx

Guys -

I checked my '62 TSM to find the shifter linkage
adjustment procedure, but did not find it in there. 
This is my for '62 wagon project that I wrote about
last week that keeps getting stuck in first and does
not engage in reverse.  It's a manual transmission.

If anyone can share or point me to where to find the
linkage adjustment procedure, I will be forever
greatful!

Thanks,

Justin

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