60's first test drive A-

[Larry P.]

First time ever on the street. Drove it up and down and around the block.
Only one problem, so far. I thought, Boy is this thing geared HIGH!
I discovered 3rd gear is where 1st should be and 1st is where 3rd should be.
I installed the linkage about 5 years ago. I just put it where it looked like it should fit. Can the rods be reversed where it would work like that?
Larry

[Mike M.]

Re: 60's first test drive A-

simply remove the shifter lever and rotate it 180 degrees. mikie

[Mike M.]

Re: 60's first test drive A-

PS: i hope you meant 1st and 2nd are reversed, not 1st and 3rd as your post states. mike

[Anthony F.]

Re: 60's first test drive A-

Double check the location of your shift rods on the shifter to AIM. I believe that you have the 1st to 2nd switched with the 3rd to 4th.

[Larry P.]

Re: 60's first test drive A-

If that's possible it makes sense because reverse is where it should be.
I hope this is my worst problem.
Larry

[Dennis A.]

What a day just to drive, congratulations *NM*

[Ted S.]

Re: 60's first test drive A-

Larry, does the 1/2 and the 3/4 shift rods cross each other? If not they shoud. Take a look at this pic it may help.

[Larry P.]

Thanks Ted, That will help. *NM*