Do you have to push the shifter downwards and then towards the front of the
van to go from 1st to Reverse?

>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

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