Got the problem fixed!
It was just a matter of adjusting the linkage, greasing all the linkage.
Thanks to all who P-mailed their very good advise.

Stan Wilder
83 Westfalia Air Cooled
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> I've got an 81 Westy and it doesn't want to go into first gear.
> It slips into second, third, fourth and reverse very easily and
> shifts
> smoothly while driving, also downshifts OK.
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