[jhv48]

Maxum, that's normal. There is an internal spring that pushes the rod all the way out all by itself. You can push it all the way back in with some effort.

Completely normal. It will exert constant pressure on the fork, but not enough to cause any engagement. Meant to be that way. Kind of self adjusting. I pulled out the rod and put in a threaded rod with lock nuts on either side of the fork. This way I control exactly when the fork starts moving.

Still grinds in reverse though!