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Grant D
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 22, 2023 12:17 pm    Post subject: Just can’t get first gear. Help Reply with quote
65 bus and replaced gear rod and bush and also new plate under gear stick

Got all the other gears but no first.

Any ideas??
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 22, 2023 2:11 pm    Post subject: Re: Just can’t get first gear. Help Reply with quote
Start with loosening the two shifter bolts and putting it in second, then tighten the bolts and see where that gets you.

Also make sure the reverse lockout plate is facing the correct way.

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PostPosted: Sun Oct 22, 2023 6:32 pm    Post subject: Re: Just can’t get first gear. Help Reply with quote
Check the front tranny mount.
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