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Hello All,
I replaced the top on my transmission due to the shift ball and pin being worn out on the old one. I put the top on two different times because I couldn't get it to shift the first time. I am certain I got the shifting forks correct, including the reverse. I don't have the shifter on the stub, but did have a piece of pipe about one foot long on it to try it. Could it be that because it is not being run and sitting in my driveway; that I can't provide enough force on the clutch; that my make-shift shifter won't allow enough pressure to shift; or all the above that would prevent me being able to shift it or is there something I missed in the installation?
As always, I appreciate the knowledge and help from this group!
Dennis

Forgot to mention that I could move my make-shift shifter side-to-side in the neutral position, but not forward or backward into any gear.
Thanks,

The ball stud has to fix exactly right within the shifter fork notches. They should align to form a "square" that the stud end fits into. Mis-aligning it will stop smooth movement front/back and sometimes left/right.
Gary

Thanks Gary, I believe I found the problem. When I received the used top, I assumed it would be in the neutral position as my old one was when removed. After the inability to shift, I removed and found the reverse shift rail was not in the neutral position. After correcting that and reinstalling, it seems to shift fine. Thanks for your help.

Excellent! Happy to help!
Gary

Mornin' Gents,
OK, When I bought the truck, the shifter had alot of side-to-side movement in it and after some input from you guys, I purchased a "good used" transmission top. I now have it all back together with the shifter attached and find it doing the same thing. When I move the shifter from second to third gear, the entire shift shaft tends to rotate counter-clockwise, if that makes any sense. Is that normal or did I get a not-so-good used transmission top?
Thanks for your help,
Dennis

how much is too much?
mine does it just a few degrees. you might have some play in there

A new one barely rotates. A whopped one can swing 60 degrees. With practice and care you can shift either one.

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chequed mine, and turns almost nothing, like no play at all.

Thanks gentlemen, Seems as though I bought a "not so good - used" top.... I have about a 45 degree swing in the shifter! Aaarrgghhh!!! Will deal with that later...
Have a great upcoming holiday and stay safe!!
Dennis

be sure the bolt is tightened. Mine was lose

something I am sure you have checked, but with the shifter off, is the "play" in the top of the trans, or in the attachment of the shifter to the top?

NV

They play I have in the shifter is actually in the small part coming out of the transmission. The shifter is bolted tightly to the post coming out of the transmission.