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I would question why it would be needed, then find whatever is required to put it back as it should be! Thick spacers are a kludge, not a repair.

Either the arms are incorrect or the shaft is. I’m fairly sure I have arms somewhere to measure so can check when back at my shop in a couple weeks but not sure I have the shaft as I believe I sold it not too long ago along with the rest of the column and gearbox. If I have another, though, I’ll measure it too.

Howard, there is a pin in the shifter selector. The pin moves up and down freely (a little bit). I'm looking to disassemble the column and remove the upper lever. Does this pin need to be driven out or is there more to it? The little bit of movement has me hesitant to drive it out with a punch.

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I'm not sure but it may be a tapered pin as Packard seemed to like them. If it is, it will tap out relatively easily but obviously only from one direction.

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OK thank you. Now I’ll have to figure out which side.