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Some of the A-series 5-speed transmissions use a "dogleg" shift-pattern (aka 'reverse shift') and others use the standard shift pattern. The doglegs are pre-1980.
Dogleg:
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Why a dogleg pattern? In racing, 1st isn't used much, but the 2-3 or 4-5 shift needs to be quick.
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F5C56A is dogleg gearbox FS5W63A is dogleg gearbox FS5W60L is dogleg gearbox FS5W60A is standard pattern, fitted to 1980-1982 B310s (from late 1979)
Also see: Shifter
dogleg shifter knobs
