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

Yes.  The shifter guide box under the floor provides this feature.  I
was fortunate to have a complete 5 speed van to provide all of the
correct parts to convert my '82 Westfalia diesel to a 5 speed.

Michael Snow

>
>> 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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