Help with a Bert transmission

[fordracer7]

We slid the transmission back while we changed engines. We left the clutch line hooked up. When we put everything back together now the transmission will not go into low gear. Reverse works fine and we can get into high gear. We checked everything we can think of. We pulled the transmission out and took the side cover off. Everything looks fine. Any body have any suggestions? Friday is race day and we'er running out of time!

[rubbinsracin]

did you move the shift lever or adjust the linkage the same amount that you slid the motor back? I made this mistake one time.

[C10]

is it running when you shift it? Sometimes they will not go into low when not turning.

[fordracer7]

did you move the shift lever or adjust the linkage the same amount that you slid the motor back? I made this mistake one time.

We disconnected the drive shaft and shifter linkages and slid the transmission back to the x. We didn't adjust anything and that's what's got use confused. When I pull the shifter into low gear from neutral it barely moves.

[rubbinsracin]

you need to asjust the shifter by either moving the whole shifter back in the coc|< pit back or shorten the linkage the amount you moved the motor back or half and half...

I did the exact same thing 2 years ago. if you slid everthing else back you need to move it too.

[fordracer7]

Everything was put back in it's original position when the new engine was put in.

[Lizardracing]

Is this with the engine running or not running?

[racin6mod]

don't know if you got it going or not but it sounds like the shifter rod got bent or the lever it's self is bent which would change the throw of the shifter.

[fordracer7]

We found the problem. We had it "professionaly" rebuilt during the off season. Our "professional" left a hugh gobb of silicone inside the case. I guess when we took it loose and slide it back it broke free and stopped it from going in gear. Thanks for all the help.