You will have a little play in the tail shaft. Remember, there is an input shaft going into the transmission supported by one bearing and likely floating on needle bearings where it connects to the tail shaft which is also supported by only one bearing.

A little play is okay, a lot isn't.

Jeff


My 1953 Chevrolet
1947.1 Gallery
1972 C-10 1/2 Ton & 1972 C-30 1 Ton