shift lever placement gone wrong

[chuck machinist]

I rebuilt the shift lever on my 411 8speed ,but before i initially removed it for servicing,i placed it in neutral center, upon placement of the repaired lever ,my intent was to put her in neutral center.What i got was a lower gear engagement. I made a second attempt several days later to no avail. Has anybody experienced a similar situation and how they corrected it.The lever enters the hole at a right angle at about15 to 20 degrees.Thanks in advance Chuck
 

[casecollectorsc]

Did you use a mirror and check that the rails are in correct alignment?
 

[chuck machinist]

I will start with that. It will have to be a small mirror! HEH! It is in gear now.Align the rails to neutral?
 

[Roger S]

Chuck: If you can get it into high or low range it would be alot easier. If you get the wrong rail you will compound your problem. The rail is going to be the second from the left, or middle of the tractor. The high low rail will block the shifter from going all the way to the right when it is in pulley position if you are in low or high range with the lever. The best way to do it is by feel, but may take some time. Wish I was closer, I'd come help you.