Yeah, I hope that that's the case.  I am the guy who wrote in about
starting the car in N only, so I think the linkage is out of whack and
the bushing is worn or missing.  The car is originally from PA so its
a rust bucket underneath.  I took a peek of the gear selection lever
and linkage and it looks very rusty.  Need to get some jack stands but
other projects are waiting like rebuilding a deck... I looked at a
Haynes manual and it looks pretty simple to change the bush and
realign the rod.  Looks like a PITA though because its a tight spot.

Jeff