Transmission shifting issues :(

[AKChappy]

Ok, This week my '88 Fox started acting up a bit. I would shift into 4th and noticed that it didn't always engage. It felt like the shifter slipped in as normal, but no gear mesh. If I held the shifter back and let out on the clutch slowly, I could feel everything mesh and all was normal. Now, I just skip 4th and go from 3rd to 5th.

Could this be just an adjustment, worn bushings? What is the best way to check it out?
I have a parts Fox out back, the shifter was disconnected when I bought it, but I am pretty sure it is also a 5-speed. How do I identify the type of transmission? Where exactly are the markings at? I looked in my Bentley, but the picture wasn't real clear.

Thanks,
AK Chappy

[vwturbofox]

check the shift cluster that holds all the bushings is not loose i hade the same problem that little 13mm bolt and nut that holds it all together. it came lose and i kept missing gears and poping out of gears. i just lock tight mine never the problem again

[AKChappy]

Thank you VwTurboFox, I checked that out tonight. The bolt was tight, but I think it is loose bushings. It appeared that the lever didn't push far enough forward, so I adjusted the linkage a hair on the spline shaft. I test drove it, at first it appeared to be better.
Under a steady acceleration 3rd to 4th stayed in gear and shifted normally. Downshifting was a different story, 5th to 4th did not engage at all. Slow acceleration, 3rd to 4th did not grab either.
I will search out the list of bushings on here and order them soon.

Thank you again.
AK Chappy

[vwturbofox]

im not one to give bad news but do you think maybe your tranny is just really worn out.
i have had a five speed before in my fox and the tranny was bad but still drivable.
anyways good luck hope it's just a simple fix for you