New to 914 World, Barn Find Options

[914Bryan]

Howdy! New to the 914 scene and am very excited about being part of this community!

I found a very nice 74 2.0 914 that was stored in an airplane hanger. I actually was looking at a motorcycle and saw this in the corner. The deal was made and the tow truck hauled it away. Varnish in the tank, fuel pump non-operational, and typical decay from sitting for over 10 years.

Pulled the tank and dumped the old fuel, ran new fuel lines, changed out oil/filter, had the original fuel pump rebuilt, popped in a new battery and she lit right up!! Drove it around the block, put new tires on her and off I went. Drove it 60 easy highway miles. Can't believe there were no real glitches as far as the motor goes.

And here we go! Not used to the sloppy shifter!! Is this normal? At first, shifted fine, but as the miles racked up, couldn't find first without grinding. Second and third, no problem, but fourth, couldnt find it. Fifth could be found if I swung the shifter back across the pattern to first then dumped it in fifth.

Where do I start? at the shifter or the transmission? The shifter just feels as loose as a goose. Any ideas or directions appreciated!!!

914Bryan