broken shifter jam

[striperman36]

I wasn't planning on boing both, though given the relative small cost of the cable, it may just be good maintainance, the cable is 9 years old.
I am interested in how 'easy' the shifter should move, it has been somewhat difficult to get the engine into gear, it seemed more difficult to get into reverse than forward, I am going to disconnect from the clutch shaft and try it that way.
I think I need to replace the grease fitting on the shaft also, some my mechanic of choice for last years service may not have lubed the shifter shaft as I cannot get lube in thru that fitting.


Thanks for the guidance,
Bill