I've tried finding anything on this but i've had absolutely no luck. Just wondering if anyone has seen a shifter with this issue lol

http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag125/Kentares/DSC_0006_zpsomjy84z6.jpg

When you put it on the spline it sits diagonally, i see no way of moving the keyhole to align it and nothing on the shifter is loose so i fail to see how it ended up this way. Any ideas or thoughts would be appreciated because at some point i want to sand it back, refinish it and actually get some use out of it.

Mine is a bit loose .....twists around a little

Im just hesitant to force it but it seems the only way to get it straight is to damage it :S

Ok quick update: I managed to get the metal free from the rest of the wooden handle although i did incur a small chip on top of the shifter, im taking it to a place that specializes in wood repair tomorrow and hopefully by next week i'll be able to whack it on.