How 2 adjust manual trans shift rods on \'63 column shift?

Can someone explain to me how to properly adjust the shift rods on my '63 column shift (manual 3spd trans)?

I have the shop manual CD-ROM from Detroit Iron but the pics shown do not match the layout I've got on my car.
My 3spd has been rebuilt with new bearings and synchros, but I'm still experiencing difficulties shift up/down into 2nd gear when hot.
[addsig]

With the tranny in neutral, look at the collars (with the shift arms attached to them) inside the column, there is a slot in the upper and lower collars, these should be aligned with each other and the selector pin which protrudes fron the center of the column should be right between the collars- no closer to one slot than the other. Loosen the bolts on the linkage adjustment till the pin is aligned as described above and retighten the adjustment bolts. You might have to have someone sit in the car to hold the shifter in the correct position while you make the adjustments. The Ford service manual shows a good picture of this.

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The picture in the shop manual looks like this:


but on my car it looks like this:


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[addsig]

That shop manual picture is of a '62 column.
Look in the picture of yours. You see where a 1/4" pin will fit? Insert from the top. That alines the shift levers on the column. Make sure the transmission is in neutral. The two adjuster nuts on the arms have to be loose. After is all lined up tighten the nuts.