Originally Posted by
OldTryGuy
r.e.bold -- A quick fix when not having the proper tool is to pull out the hanger to vertical alignment using channel locks. Can also twist if need be.
Maybe so if you can know by looking and what to look for but wasn't aware that alignment could be an issue (until now). Guessing if you suspected that was a problem channel locks might work if you were using it while operating the pedals with the bike in a stand but the tool involves removing the derailleur entirely to true the hanger. Guessing too that alignment was probably less of an issue w/ the five-speed cogs of yesteryear.
AI- Based on available information, Shimano 12-speed road cassettes, including those in the 105 groupset, feature a cog spacing of approximately 1.8 mm