Shifting Problem

[ted280sl]

I have a 1969 with a manual shift. Recently I had difficulty finding third gear. I purchased and installed new bushings. The shifter is quite firm now but, my problem has not gone away. After using reverse I have difficulty finding first gear. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks
Ted
1969 280SL w/ 4 speed standard shift

[450sl]

Is your clutch fully disengaging?

mark

[thelews]

Since it's first and third that indicates to me that the shifter rod may not be properly set (fore/aft) on the transmission spline.

I assume by "find"  that you mean engage in the gear.

[ted280sl]

1. The clutch is working properly. I am able to engage and disengage the clutch.
2. I am unable to find the gear means when I am in reverse and look for first, I find third. When I am in second I can't find third. I am not grinding gears, I just can't position the gearshift to access the gears as I was able to do until recently.