Shifter/gear change lever for RS2000

Didn't think there was a different shifter for the 4 speed, is it in the correct way?

The aus RS had a short throw shifter, but thats got to do with the fulcrum point not the selector fork.
Can't remember how the reverse lockout works, but got a gearbox in the shed I'll check out over the weekend and get back to you.
Cheers Drew

There's a 'saddle clip' in the gearbox that locks out reverse. They are made of plastic and eventually break, allowing reverse to be selected without depressing the lever. Replacing it may be all you need to solve that problem. You can pull them out from the shifter hole with a pair of needle nose pliers. Replacements are available on eBay (Au and UK) either out of:
 
plastic (cheapest and stock):
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/FORD-ESCORT-E-GEARBOX-RAIL-CLIP-SADDLE-PAIR-SET-OF-2-2PCS-2738/132497668879?epid=1748346018&hash=item1ed979fb0f%3Ag%3AtAMAAOSwnMRZ3%7EWR&_sacat=0&_nkw=escort+saddle+gearbox&_from=R40&rt=nc&_trksid=m570.l1313
Watch out for moulding flashing on these ones - compare photos and your existing clip before pushing the new one in,
 
and glass filled nylon (stronger than plastic, more expensive, but probably a better option).
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/FORD-TYPE-9-GEARBOX-ESCORT-CORTINA-CAPRI-SIERRA-H-DUTY-GEAR-LEVER-SADDLE-CLIP/152748287665?hash=item239081e6b1%3Ag%3AbQ0AAOSwuOxZvExe&_sacat=0&_nkw=escort+saddle+gearbox&_from=R40&rt=nc&_trksid=m570.l1313
 
I've seen metal ones too, but none presently listed on eBay that I can see.
 
You can buy short throw shifters brand new from the usual suspects too, e.g. motorsport-tools, eBay UK.
https://www.motorsport-tools.com/mk2-escort-h-duty-4-speed-rocket-gear-lever-quik-shift.html
 

Thanks Flighter and Drew,
There was no saddle clip in my gearbox at all. I have now ordered the glass filled nylon saddle clip from the English supplier. Given that my gearbox does not have a clip I can look at to see how it fits, will it be obvious how it fits once I have the new clip ?

Best regards,
Paul

Thanks Flighter,
That would be much appreciated.
best regards,
Paul

Thanks Flighter,
I’ve had a look at my gearbox and also another one I have here and they both appear to have a plastic or nylon clip but it looks different to the one in your picture and also different to the ones I have ordered on eBay.
I have attached a picture of the 4 speed gearbox I have just had rebuilt and also one of my shifter. Please let me know what you think.

Best Regards,
Paul

Hi Flighter,
I thought that may be the case. Mine definitely looks like the piece of the saddle clip on the left hand side is not there.
( although there is no sign of anything being broken). It shouldn't take too long and the clips that I've ordered should arrive and I'll let you know how I go.
Thanks once again for your help and also thankyou to Drew as well.