I had almost the same thing to happen to me with a M-22. Had a brand new shifter though. Felt good on the bench ,but I couldn't get in gear with the car running. Felt as if it was going in, but would jump back out . The shifter stops was in to far (bolts on the front and rear of the shifter), I done some adjusting and presto works like a champ now. Just something to look at before you pull it out. :wink: