alright, ive just replaced my control cables and the shifting issue is now over. heres my new problem, at WOT (not from the hole shot, but at full speed 5100 RPM's and above) the engine starts to drag down, and im wondering if this could be a timing issue? could the linkage be out of adjustment? and if so. where would one go on how to bench set the linkage? i under stand that all engines will require fine adjustments, but im thinking the timming is out at WOT. if you think it might be something different, please let me know. im open for an suggestions...... thanks....