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Old 04-03-2018, 06:52 PM   #1
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Default Movement in Selector rod joint

Is there supposed to be lateral movement in the selector rod joint? I have about 1" of play.


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Is there supposed to be lateral movement in the selector rod joint? I have about 1" of play.


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Sounds excessive. Wonder if it's a detent spring?
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If it is unusual to have so much play, ill take the system apart and have a look.


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