Topic: 4-speed linkage at 3rd/4th gear lever

[Angela]

Application = 1970 Dearborn-built 428 CJ Mach1 4-speed

For 428, 4-speed application, does the 3rd/4th gear linkage (D0ZA-7326-E) enter the transmission lever (at case) from the "case side" or from the driver's side?

The osborne  assembly diagram only shows a 4-speed linkage diagram for small-black and in that scenario the 3rd/4th gear linkage enters the trans case lever from the "case side".

However,  page 16-04-02 of the 1970 Shop Manual shows this same linkage (D0ZA-7326-E) entering the case lever from the opposite side (admittedly page 16-04-02 Figure 1 is a generic/typical image).

--> Does anyone have a picture of the 4-speed linkages between the case levers and the shift tree for 1970 4-speed big block?

[Vcode]

[Anghelrestorations]

Vcode....Im pretty sure your second photo you posted here shows the one lever installed backwards.  Also doesnt match the photo you posted above it....

2023-07-03_16-55-16 by Marcus Anghel, on Flickr

2023-07-03_16-54-44 by Marcus Anghel, on Flickr

[Vcode]

Marcus ,
Yes you are correct.

[Angela]

Thanks for the pictures! 
Using what I believe to be the correct 0ZR-02B lever and D0ZA-7326-E linkage, there is absolutely NO way I can route the  linkage so it will enter the 3rd/4th-gear lever from the direction shown in the pictures you both provided (above). It does, however, perfectly route and fit if installed into the 3rd/4th-gear lever from the opposite direction.

What am I missing?

Is it possible Ford changed the D0ZA-7326-E linkage at some point?

I don't see any sign that a previous owner modified my linkages in any way. I am completely stumped...

[Anghelrestorations]

Are you using a stock Hurst shifter or something else?  I dont see that part in your photos.  You can see some photos I posted in this article that should help narrow it down:

https://anghelrestorations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Toploader-67-to-73-1.4_opt.pdf

[Angela]

I'm using the stock Ford Hurst shifter bucket and the stock ford linkages.  The shift linkage I believe to be correct for 1970 4-speed big block 3rd/4th gear is D0ZA-7326-E.   Using a linkage stamped with that PN, it is physically impossible for me to route it as shown in the (fantastic!) pdf you provided.  The D0ZA-7326-E linkage I have will work, but it would connect to the 3rd/4th gear lever (at trans case) from the opposite direction as shown in your pdf.

I am totally stumped.  The D0ZA-7326-E linkage I have is not new... it's old, pitted and worn, hence I doubt it's an incorrectly manufactured reproduction. 

I'm trying to figure out if there's an application wherein the D0ZA-7326-E rod I have is correct.

Are there any 428 owners out there who could comment on the routing of their 3rd/4th gear linkages?

[cobrajet_carl]

Are you using a stock Hurst shifter or something else?  I dont see that part in your photos.  You can see some photos I posted in this article that should help narrow it down:

Interesting that a 71 order form indicated you could order a wide or close ratio because all small blocks in 71 had wide ratio and all big blocks had close ratio.

[K-HESS]

You should post a picture of the shifter box and linkage. We may be able to determine what is not right with it.

[Mike_B_SVT]

What am I missing?

Is it possible Ford changed the D0ZA-7326-E linkage at some point?

I don't see any sign that a previous owner modified my linkages in any way. I am completely stumped...

The linkage you posted a picture of is not shaped the same as mine.  My linkage has an overall "curved" shape to it.  Your linkage is almost straight, except for that bit of dog-leg in the middle.

Is it possible the shape of your linkage was "manually adjusted" in the past?