[TR] TR3 Gear Shifter - help

[Carl-TR]

I am putting the gear shift lever in and cannot recall how the little spring
and plunger are installed.   Does it matter which direction the plunger
faces (toward the engine or toward the tail)?  Are there any tips on how to
keep it in place while installing?

As usual - any/all suggestions appreciated.

Carl
1961 Triumph TR3A - TS81802LO
http://mysite.verizon.net/cfmtr3a/ 
Still being restored - but 2013 looks like the year.. 
Tampa, FL