George Mercer wrote:
> Brett,
> I don't know about the short-shifter.  Yes, 1st in the 5-speed is down from
> reverse.  Original 5-speeds came with different linkage so you could go easily
> from 1st to 2nd.  You can buy this linkage or learn to shift down into 1st by
> pushing down on the shifter like going into reverse.
> George

George, can you provide more detail on this alternate linkage?  My 5
speed is from a 1983 diesel camper.  1st gear is off the pattern below
the reverse gear.  I do not push down on the shifter to engage first
gear.  I've never seen a reference to different types of shift linkage
for the 5 speed.  South African, maybe?  Are you talking about using the
5 speed transmission with the 4 speed shifter guide box that mounts
under the floor?

Michael Snow