shift linkage problem

[Maniacmav]

My front to back cable on my shifter doesn't have an adjustment like the other cable does. How do you go about adjusting that cable. I know this is a problem because I can't get the car into 1st but if I take the linkage off the shifter and pull just a little farther than what the shifter can move(MAYBE 1 CENTIMETER), it goes into gear just fine. Is there a way I can tighten this?


It's a 94 setup in a 90. From what I know anyway. It worked just fine until I pulled the cables from the transmission when I was doing my clutch.
Thanks in advance.

 

[mhuffman]

My front to back cable on my shifter doesn't have an adjustment like the other cable does. How do you go about adjusting that cable. I know this is a problem because I can't get the car into 1st but if I take the linkage off the shifter and pull just a little farther than what the shifter can move(MAYBE 1 CENTIMETER), it goes into gear just fine. Is there a way I can tighten this?


It's a 94 setup in a 90. From what I know anyway. It worked just fine until I pulled the cables from the transmission when I was doing my clutch.
Thanks in advance.

I've heard 90's had a slightly different shifter assembly. For comparison pics, check out the VFAQ. Maybe the differences have something to do with your problems.

 

[Maniacmav]

figured it out! the bracket on the tranny is from a 91+ and the top half of it was loose. and was causing issues. So I pulled it as far back as it would go and tightened it down and it shifts perfect now.