Is the shifter itself sloppy?The OE one in my 65 was sloppy and loose shiftibg.I was going to have it rebuilt.Through the years the factory rod pins that hold them to the arms were either gone or worn and cotter pins used.I got the Hurst kit with new clips and bushings.I couldnt believe how tight the shifting got.Its still in the car and shifts great.65 Ma used a good Hurst with stops.Rocky