Shifting linkage stuck

Posted by Chas On 2017/8/29 11:38:47

I have a 1941 Packard 110 Business Coupe that I just purchased. It runs well but every once in a while the gearshift gets stuck, usually when I try to go from 1st to 2nd gear. I have to get out and manually "free" up the linkage under the hood.

Has anyone experienced this also and does anyone know where I should start to correct this, it is a pain when I am driving. I am not sure if it is in the linkage itself or the transmission. I thought about a good dose of WD40 on the linkage but haven't done that yet.

Thanks!