Maybe this explains the funny zig-zag pattern of the shifter track - as opposed to the American striaight pull or push of the shifter.

I am used to shifting having owned two Corvettes - the 96 with a ZF 6 speed - I got tired of shifting that one! But I would like to shift to maximize my diesel's torque curve. I will start trying this - you are saying Randall that we can start at the low end and shift every gear if we want to?

I realize that this appears to be a funny question but my gas 4.0L Jeeps don't require any help as they develop 82% of their torque at idle and really can move or downshift easily all by themselves. But the 3.0L 606 diesel does need some shift management from time to time. I have found that the DOHC does take a bit more winding up to achieve what the 4.0L gassers do at lower rpms. Perhaps it is just me learning to drive a Euro-cruiser! Thanks,
Mike