I am ready to adjust the throttle linkages on my '69 Charger 440 with the 727 Torqueflite using the procedures from the 1969 Service Manual. I located the procedure on page 21-53 and I have run into an issue with the very first step.

Step 3 - Hold the transmission lever (part # 11) firmly forward against its stop.

Here is where I have the problem.

The lever has spring tension when I move it towards the back of the car however when I push it forward it goes as far as it can and rests against the body of the transmission. I don't feel a "stop" as the service manual suggests.

Has anyone experienced this before?