Novice transmission question

[48superd]

1948 sedan three transmission...the first and reverse lever on the side of the trans seems to have only 2 positions...is that correct? The 2nd and 3rd lever has 3 positions. Just rebuilt the trans.
Thanks for your input.

 

[deuce5wndw]

The first and reverse lever will have three positions also. The middle is neutral. Sounds like maybe the shift fork is not in the groove?

 

[42merc]

Try rotating the main shaft as you operate the shift lever.

 

[48superd]

Update: 1st/rev fork was backwards. Offset goes to the back.

 

[Mart]

Glad you found the root of the problem.

 

[RKS.PA]

Easy to do!!! I took way too many pictures on my phone, but some really did come in handy when I did my '47!! Your will be happy when you get it back in the car!!!