i got a gearbox from a escort for my fiesta, problem is i cant get 1,3,5

i have tried pushing the linkage on further but its not having it, there is nothing stopping it its just that bloody tight after a certain point.

ive tried tapping the knuckle part of the linkage but its still not happening

any idea?

ps these gearbox's are 100% compatable so its not a compatability issue.