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*Jesse Z* · 01-17-2019, 05:43 AM

Standard 3 speed on the floor pattern is as follows:

Reverse = forward and to the left
First = rearward and to the left
Second = forward and to the right
Third = rearward and to the right

So only your 1st-reverse are backwards. That can be rectified by inverting the 1st/reverse lever at the transmission.

Driver_WT · 01-17-2019, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jesse Z

Standard 3 speed on the floor pattern is as follows:

Reverse = forward and to the left
First = rearward and to the left
Second = forward and to the right
Third = rearward and to the right

So only your 1st-reverse are backwards. That can be rectified by inverting the 1st/reverse lever at the transmission.

Which would probably move the shift linkage out of the way of the speedo cable

2bo.c10 · 01-17-2019, 10:35 AM

any idea on how to switch the levers so it changes it back to the right configuration?

I didn’t know that first was in the bottom left position. This configuration makes more sense that how it is now to prevent me from accidentally shifting into reverse.
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Driver_WT · 01-17-2019, 10:38 AM

If you rotate the lever on the transmission 180 degrees, it will work opposite to what it does now

my56chevytruck · 01-18-2019, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jesse Z

Standard 3 speed on the floor pattern is as follows:

Reverse = forward and to the left
First = rearward and to the left
Second = forward and to the right
Third = rearward and to the right

So only your 1st-reverse are backwards. That can be rectified by inverting the 1st/reverse lever at the transmission.

Perfect!!

Second Series · 01-23-2019, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jesse Z

Standard 3 speed on the floor pattern is as follows:

Reverse = forward and to the left
First = rearward and to the left
Second = forward and to the right
Third = rearward and to the right

So only your 1st-reverse are backwards. That can be rectified by inverting the 1st/reverse lever at the transmission.

Here is a picture, just flip the bracket, you might have to adjust the length of the rod.

01-17-2019, 05:43 AM	#1
Jesse Z Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 290	Re: Transmission Fun Standard 3 speed on the floor pattern is as follows: Reverse = forward and to the left First = rearward and to the left Second = forward and to the right Third = rearward and to the right So only your 1st-reverse are backwards. That can be rectified by inverting the 1st/reverse lever at the transmission. Attached Images Last edited by Jesse Z; 01-17-2019 at 05:53 AM.

01-17-2019, 10:38 AM	#4
Driver_WT Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: River John, NS Posts: 448	Re: Transmission Fun If you rotate the lever on the transmission 180 degrees, it will work opposite to what it does now __________________ 53 Chevy 3100, SBC 355, 700R4, S10 frame, Ford 8.8 rear with 4.11 gears, front disc & rear drum brakes

01-17-2019, 10:35 AM	#3
2bo.c10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Long Beach, Ca Posts: 72	any idea on how to switch the levers so it changes it back to the right configuration? I didn’t know that first was in the bottom left position. This configuration makes more sense that how it is now to prevent me from accidentally shifting into reverse. Posted via Mobile Device



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