'84 200ES Big Red Trouble Downshifting

[tvpierce]

Had the clutch adjusted properly. The transmission would upshift flawlessly, but would not downshift.

Now I have the right side cover off, and can see the shift mechanism as I work the shift lever. (I can upload a video if it would help.) On the upshift, everything works like clockwork: The shift mechanism ratchets the drum stopper and the gear advances. But on the downshift, the mechanism doesn't seem to be able to lift high enough to ratchet the drum stopper back to engage the lower gear.

If I fiddle and fuss with it, I can sometimes get it to upshift a gear, but not reliably.

The shift mechanism doesn't look worn or bent, nor does the stopper. Could something be bent on the shift lever side?

Any advice is appreciated.

Thanks!

[shortline10]

The shifter star is most likely worn out .

[tvpierce]

The shifter star is most likely worn out .

I don't have it out yet, but it doesn't look worn.