I always thought the shift linkage was an anti-theft device.  I can't
imagine some punk jumping into my van, hooking reverse, then finding first
gear and taking off in time to make a getaway.  ;o)

Tom Salicos

----- Original Message -----
From: "Thompson, Michael" <METhompson@GOLDER.COM>

> Dear all
>
> I occasionally have problems selecting 1st gear In my 1981 Westy (manual).
>