Some questions about 3-on-the-tree column shifters

[jewels.]

Hi guys! I enjoyed the discussion so much with my last post today, that I decided to post another thread!

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I have a three speed tranny with a shifter on the column.
When I rebuilt my engine, the mechanic who was showing me how to put all the pieces back together told me that he was somewhat unfamiliar with the column shifting linkage. But, we managed to get it together and functioning.

The linkage that I have is rather loose, and the mechanic mentioned that there might be some spacers of some type that could be put in certain locations to 'tighten things up'. I think he was indicating spacers that might be put near the linkage connections on the tranny.

Has anyone ever heard of this?
Was he just talking out of his ass? (He does this sometimes.)
What have you guys done to 'shore up' or 'tighten up' the three speed column shifters?
Any suggestions?

Thanks again!
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