Help needed with column shifter

[Tim64]

Hey Folks,
I was just reading a thread on 3sp. shifters and the different ones people replaced their old column shifter. I would like to keep my column shifter if at all possible, but it is very sloppy and sometimes it’s hard to get in into reverse. I’ve even had to get under the hood and move it into reverse that way. Big pain! I’m not really sure what parts need replacing to tighten things up. I could sure use some help and guidance on this problem.
Thanks, Tim