Start with new bushings. Check the play in the column, it also has bushings, in the little transfer box on the steering column firewall section and finally the shift rod itself. These things do wear out.

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Regards

Warren

Currently 1965 220Sb, 2002 FORD Crown Vic Police Interceptor

Had 1965 220SEb, 1967 230S, 280SE 4.5, 300SE (W126), 420SEL

ENTER > = (HP RPN)

Not part of the in-crowd since 1952.