RE: Noob with a plane (kinda)
A 1/2mm of play is nothing to be concerned about. A large amount of fuel leaking in that area is a concern but a minor amount seeping on to the engine is not unusual, especially if you have inadvertently flooded the case with fuel. If it leaks badly after you get a few tanks of fuel to run thru the engine, then you may want to replace the bearings (bushings on that engine).