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Originally posted by grazo
Hi Guys,
Graham from Flatshifter, please call or email me if you are still not sure.
The reason the manual does not say measure down from the center of the gear selector shaft 110mm is that this method does not allow for gearbox play, the 25 mm in each direct is correct and very simple but hard to explain, so i have started saying to measure from the center of the gear selector shaft to the point you have connected the gearshift actuator and if that point is not very close to 110mm then you have made a mistake.
Above is a picture of the gear shift actuator incorrectly installed, why !! because they have just connected to the standard linkage which is far too short instead of extending it to the correct length ie about 110mm we say about 110mm as every gearbox is different and you must follow the directions below to get the exact position .
Hi ,
Some of the most common mistakes to definitely avoid that customers commonly make when installing the Flatshifter Max electric gear selector systems.
Any questions problems etc. please do not hesitate to call or email us. mailto:MAIL@FLATSHIFTER.COM 01206 322557

Max electric gear selector system
If you imagine you are connecting the Max actuator to your gear lever ( some people do) when you put it into gear the gear knob moves a lot further to put into gear that the bottom of the gear-lever, but at some point down the gear lever there is a point where the lever has moved exactly 25mm to be fully into gear that is where the actuator would connect to, the same applies to the drop link directly on the gear selector linkage, but often it will need extending. IT IS NOT THE LINKAGE THAT NEEDS TO BE 110MM LONG BUT THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE CENTER OF THE GEAR SELECTOR SHAFT AND THE ACTUATOR Drop link MOUNTING POINT (which will be about 25mm of travel)
No 1

The Max electric gearshift system actuator has an effective stoke of 25mm (1”) in either direction, since the effort produced is progressive over the length of this travel it is very very important to utilise the full 25mm stroke. This will dictate the point along the length of the link from the gear selector shaft or gear-lever at which the actuator has to be connected. In most instances this will be at or towards the end of the lever.in this instance near enough is not good enough i.e. if the actuator is placed in the position where 23 mm of movement is used to put fully in gear the actuator will try to extend to 25 mm ie it is trying to damage something if it is was fitted say at 27 mm then the actuator will still only move 25 mm so it will not be fully into gear & you will get missed gears.
Please pay close attention to all angles and measurements in your installation manual and please remember NEAR ENOUGH IS NOT GOOD ENOUGH.Normally a measurement of approx 110mm is required from the center of the gear selector shaft to the position the actuator connects to the gear selector arm / drop link , often this will require the link to be extended if not the Max system will not work properly This LAST POINT IS VERY VERY IMPORTANT and is the most common mistake when installing the Max system.

No 2 Applies to both systems do good quality electrical connections and attach earth & live wire etc preferably back to your vehicle`s battery if possible.

No 3 Do not solidly mount the actuator use the swivel mounting supplied it needs to move to follow the arc of the gear selector arm etc..

No 4 If it does not work properly you have not fitted it properly.

No 5 Check the gear linkage for free play; this represents an effective loss of stroke. Tighten or replace any ball joints or other linkages as necessary

Check that you have the correct level of oil in your gearbox, if the oil level is low the gears will run hot after a short period and become tight.

Check that the clutch is clearing properly, any clutch drag will cause the gears to mesh and prevent you changing gear cleanly.

Check that the chain is in good condition and correctly adjusted with not to much slack.

Please pay close attention to all angles and measurements in your installation manual THEY ARE VERY IMPORTANT .

Any questions problems etc. please do not hesitate to call or email us. mailto:MAIL@FLATSHIFTER.COM 0044 1206 322557 OR 01206 322557

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Originally posted by grazo
Hi ,
If you refit the actuator rod on to the gear box then measure the amount of distance traveled when putting it into gear it will be a lot less than 25 mm, please use the 25mm as per your instruction manual.
graham (Flatshifter)

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