Shifter bushing health question, Should it move this much? Options

[bob's project]

Hello all,

I am working through my shift linkage and trying to determine all that can be improved.

When I move my shift lever to engage 1st or reverse the shift lever lowers down about 1/16". My spidey senses tell me that this isn't proper although seemingly not harmful.

Can anyone comment if this is normal?

In the attached image I tried to capture the gap between the lever ball and the housing that gets created.

Thanks in advance,

Bob

[bob's project]

Thanks for all the replies.

I am not sure why two photos are showing up. But ideas the are the same.

I took a apart the shifter as I located the spring compressor I made over a decade ago to redo my 911 shifter. There does not appear to be any wear on the components that would obviousely cause my symtoms. I'll replace the ones on both sides if the spring that preloads the ball.

If someone knows if while engaging 1st or reverse it is common to see the lever drop about a 1/16" of an inch I would appreciate knowing.

And Mikey914 I'll be ordering those from you tomorrow but they aren't what is causing this specific issue.