Reverse Stop Plunger

[Brent Kasl <kasl100@navix.net>]

I acquired a used reverse stop plunger from reliable Tom Wiencek to
replace mine from a S2. When I received it, I noticed the spring inside
measured 1.75" while my original was 3". Should I be concerned about
this or is the only function of it is to keep the bottom of the
gearshift lever away from reverse without some additional tension? The
plunger shape was also different but I am not concerned about that, just
the difference in strength between the two springs. Any ideas? Brent