Idont know if anyone has told you, but 2nd gear might go away after awhile. The 83 did have a history of a bad 2nd gear. Mine went out around 50 t0 55, 000 miles. I drove it up to 70,000 before I sold it. (just skip 2nd gear) When I got my 84 I skipped 2nd by habit. Enjoy and good luck