1963 convertible coupe hydramatic transmission stuck in park

[mikecoil]

   I am looking for input as to what I did to my transmission. I have a 1963 convertible coupe with the hydramatic transmission. I often used to have a problem getting my reverse lights to come on so instead of actually fixing the problem (probably a switch) I got in the habit of slamming my lever down a couple times and the lights would usually come on. (I know...pathetic!). The last time I did this was a little over two years ago and I think I slammed lever a little too hard because after this I felt no sensation of clicking through the gears and after I parked it has been stuck in park and haven't driven her since then.(I know..pathetic!) I recently took the pan off and found that I had broke the detent spring which explains why I don't feel the shifting through the gears. But could this really be the only problem? Any input would be sincerely appreciated.  Mike

[russ austin]

Mike, once you clear the broken parts out, does the shift lever move?

[mikecoil]

Thank you for getting back to me. Yes the shift lever moves quite easily 

[russ austin]

I would suspect that your only prob was the detent spring/assembly.

[mikecoil]

Thats good news Thanks!