Three on the tree problems

[Tooljunkie]

So i got my clutch adjusted to where i’m happy with it, now on to shifter. Im having difficulty getting it into first or reverse. I have had 3 speed column shift trucks before, but im a little befuddled with this setup.

any info would be appreciated. 
thanks in advance

Frank

[Jj1981]

Check the bushings on the linkage I had one that was completely gone would not shift into first or reverse. 

[1949 Wraith]

11 hours ago, Jj1981 said:

Check the bushings on the linkage I had one that was completely gone would not shift into first or reverse. 

1+  Also make sure every thing is clean and well lubed

[Tooljunkie]

Theres a collar up top below shift lever, looks to be 2 pieces, it moves up/down in the housing. If i raise rod while moving shifter i can find reverse, but it takes both hands. 
 

thinking i should fix cab bushings before making adjustments,so i dont have to repeat the process. 

[stylesadamson]

The selector rod needs adjustment. That is the rod connected to the cam that moves the rod forward when the column shift lever is pulled back.

[MarkAubuchon]

agree with all.  make sure the cab mounts are good, should also be a rubber bushing on the shift selector needs to good, if its like the cars you may need to adjust the rod length on transmission. (check the manual)

[JBNeal]

additional information - Column Shifter Adjustments

[Tooljunkie]

Thanks, that gave me some more insight on my problem. 
seeing as i worked late in shop today, customer is happy and i can bring Fargo in for an extra day. 
so i will work on cab mounts,transmission mounts and   engine mount

[DOD]

I have a 52 B3. Always had trouble shifting into Reverse and 1st. Today the shifter moves free as a bird because, I discovered, something at the bottom of the gearshift rod (that runs alongside the steering column) is loose/broken from the rod. Not sure if that's accurate, but seems so to me. Anyone know what that gearshift rod is supposed to look like at the bottom end? Many thanks.

[DOD]

Fixed that. Had to weld the broken piece on to the gearshift selector rod. Put it back together, now I can't get it into Reverse. Any thoughts?

This is an old thread, and maybe nobody reads it anymore? Anybody out there?

Thanks. Dave

[greg g]

Synchro?

[DOD]

Nope.

[JBNeal]

Can the transmission be shifted into reverse with the shifter arms atop the transmission instead of the shifter linkage?

[DOD]

Yes, it feels like it's going into Reverse when I move the shifter arms from below. So that means it's a linkage problem, not tranny, correct?

[JBNeal]

Whenever a control linkage is involved, ya verify if the desired function works before focusing on linkage adjustments.  If the transmission can be shifted into reverse without the linkage, then reconnect the linkage and see what the difference in shifter arms is...the linkage may be bent, changing its motion geometry so that the shifter arm is not functioning properly.

 

additional information - Fluid Drive setup

 

The linkage in this Fluid Drive setup has extra steel welded into it, presumably to stiffen this long linkage for better gear engagement.

[RobertKB]

On 11/26/2019 at 11:57 AM, stylesadamson said:

The selector rod needs adjustment. That is the rod connected to the cam that moves the rod forward when the column shift lever is pulled back.

 The shop manual tells you exactly how to do this.