Rob519

Well here I am, my first DIY project and I messed up. I installed the factory short shift kit in my 1986 Cab also disconnecting the coupler to check the bushings. I removed the shifter but had help disassempling and instaling the kit. After getting it back into the car I discovered I have lost first and second. My coupler was well marked for realignment but obviously something went wrong.
I was not having any trouble with the transmission just wanted the short shift because of my 5'8" frame.
Please bail me out guys.
Rob

Trak Ratt

If you can still “index” the gates w/the shifter it probally is the coupler off center no mater how careful you were. A quick check at the trans input shaft should confirm that all gears are available. Much easier w/the hand brake off & tires off the ground. Just adjust according to the manual. Another possibility. Several years ago I lost 1, 2 & 3 on our ’71 at an Autocross. After I limped it home I found the end of the shift rod split (the rod that connects the shifter to the coupler). 2 small hose clamps have held it in place for years. I’ll really fix it if the car ever needs a clutch replacement!

Roland Kunz

Hello

If you have a 915 trany you have to find the gears by just rotating the siftrod.
Slight moves make a lot.
Benn there very often and the "simplest" way is to shift in reverse ( Check if the back up lights work ). Then lose the clamp and turn the shifting rod a bit clockwise to bring the slight play out.

Normaly you then have all gears after that.

If you have a G50 trany contact the short shift kit manufactorer. G50´s have inert gate mechanismen and can´t be adjustet on the shift lever mechanismen.

Grüsse