tranny problem

how do i adjust the trans to shift better. 2nd and 3rd seem to be good.
but the lever on R and 1st seems loose..
sometimes i cant find R or 1st and when i let go off the clutch it goes either forward or backwards
thanks in advance..

There are adjustments outlined in the service manual, but it sounds like you have loosey-gooesy on the one shift rod. Have someone move it from R to 1 as you check the whole thing out up close. It will probably be a combo of worn holes, worn rod ends, no washer and wrong clips, and at the back the shift arm loose on the shift arm stud. Clean, lube, tighten and fix (weld up and file to the right size) all components and it should work better than 2-3!

you can get door hinge bushings from body shop suppliers that are very close in size to the linkage ends on some of these trannys. if your are shot and i'm sure they are these bushings will help. there is about four or five different sizes and styles to choose from so your not limited in your repair. its easier sometimes to make a replaceable bushing fit rather than a hard to find shifter rod or linkage.