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Old Aug 16, 2022 | 05:38 PM
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Default Heel/toe shifter “play”.. how much?

How much “play” (in and out movement) should there be in the shaft that runs from the heel toe shifters thru to the linkage’s lever?

I currently have about a 1/16” of in and out movement. I can loosen the fasteners and push the shift levers in towards the engine to eliminate all space, in-out movement ie: slop but perhaps some slight in-out movement of the shifters and linkage is correct.

I just don’t know.
 
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You're good. If there is a spec for that I've never seen it but 1/16" is nothing.
 
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Don't sweat the small stuff.
 
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Thanks for the info and fast replies…… it’s appreciated.
 
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