1997 2.3 manual shift issues

Smatrick

New Member
Hello. New here.
I am having troubles primarily engaging 1st gear after stopping and releasing clutch pedal.
I have to hold pedal to floor for 4-5 seconds before gears will engage in tranny.
Shorter hesitation time for 2nd gear but similar.
Slave was replaced.
I put a new master cylinder in and bled it.
Changed fluid.
Downshifting to 2nd gear is a little iffy sometimes.
Shifting up to 3rd gave me an issue yesterday.
Am I dealing with a worn synchronizer issue, fork 1-2 wear or worn plate?
4th and 5th gears seem fine.
Once 1st engages and clutch pedal is held down, I can shift into any gear.
Pedal bushings are all ok.
I am in poor health and a transmission rebuild is going to be difficult for me.
Thank you in advance.
 
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