5th gear hitting manifold

Hi

cant workout why now I have fitted my engine without any changes other than new engine bushes and a gear linkage bush replacememt, that I now cannot engage 5th as the rod is hitting the manifold!

Amy ideas?

Many thanks

Dan
 

Have you got a picture of your set up?

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Hi, will take a photo tomorrow

Thanks

On the linkages did you get the 5spd linkages or the 4….
There is a difference in the linkages and if they aren't correct there is shift engagement issues.

Update:

It's a 5 speed linkage

Still hits the manifold!

Now thinking of benting the manifold, unless any other ideas?

Thanks