have to pull the trans out. To fix the issue the center top cover has to come off so you can pry the offending shifter rail back to Neutral.
Not much fun when you figure the little things that have to be removed to let the engine tilt back like removing rear carb,fan shroud, and possibly the strut tower brace which sits over the distributor.

Removing the exhaust was easy since I use stainless steel band clamps!
