" I also could have adjusted the length by elongating the "saddle" for the coupling. But, this is still an option, thoughts?"
That would work. Just remove the coupler bolt, and the shifter lever assembly from the column and and put it in the vise and cut a new notch in the shaft. Then you can tighten up your collar threads where they were designed to be.
Carl
Last edited by 52Carl; 09/12/2017 12:51 AM.