[C320-list] Gear shift lever problem

[ptormey at 4square.net]

It's likely that the cable has slid in the bracket.
You can test this by moving the shift lever at the transmission.
It should move easily by hand.
If it does, you should be able to see the adjuster on it's bracket at the transmission.

Pat Tormey
Blue Skies s/v
Newport, RI USA

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From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> On Behalf Of David Veeneman
Sent: Friday, May 7, 2021 4:28 PM
To: C320 Assn Forum <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>
Subject: [C320-list] Gear shift lever problem

I need some advice about fixing the shift lever on my C320—it won’t shift into forward. Neutral is where forward used to be, and reverse is where neutral used to be. That suggests to me that the lever linkage has slipped on the cable or rod that controls the transmission.

Here are my questions: It this something that an owner can easily fix, or would I do better to leave it to a mechanic. If anyone has done this job, can you outline for me what it takes to do it?

Thanks in advance for your help.

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David Veeneman
SV Adelante, C320 #131
Dana Point, CA