Urgent: shifter question

[Konstantine Bogach]

Ado Sigal wrote:

> Konstantine Bogach wrote:
>
>> Folks,
>>
>> I inspected shifter for loose parts while I have nice access to it
>> (rack is removed, head and maniforlds also removed).   Rubber bushing is
>> not loose on the ball but ball itself is loose in the shaft lever.  It
>> has discent play.  Should it be there?   Do I need to buy new lever from
>> dealer?  I am threatened by community trust to tow my 200tqa if I don't
>> drive it.  I need to move fast!  Oh  I work on parking lot.
>>
>> Thank you.
>> Konstantin.
>>
> There should be no play in any of the linkage or lever parts. Any 
> little play transfers to a lot more at the shifters end.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Ado
>
>
Ado,  thanks for quick response. 
Does it mean I need new lever?  Can I just weld the ball in the lever to 
be dead fixed?  Or it needs to be able to rotate in the lever? 

Thanks.
Konstantin.