[Holtzman]

For the people who have had issues breaking roll pins in the shifter assembly, are you sure that the shifter was properly adjusted and that the nylon stroke limiting spacer was installed?

I have seen these roll pins break if the nylon spacer is omitted, or if the shifter is adjusted poorly.

You should be able to adjust the Shift Block such that when the cylinder is at full extension, the dog gear is nearly flush against the 48 tooth gear, and when the cylinder is retracted against the nylon spacer, it is again nearly up against the 35 tooth gear. When adjusted properly, the roll pins only see significant load during the shift. If they aren’t adjusted properly, the roll pins are loaded constantly, and this can lead to premature failure.

In the first match of the GTR finals, we broke the 1/16" Roll pin in the shifter block. This was caused by omitting the stroke limiting spacer. After re-installing the spacer, and replacing the roll pins, and properly adjusting the cylinder, we’ve experienced no further issues.

Also, the 3/32" Roll pins through the dog gear can be replaced with these "High Strength" roll pins from McMaster Carr. Part number 95755A131. They seem to be a tighter fit than the pins that come stock with the gearboxes. As for whether they are actually any stronger than the ones that come stock with the gearboxes, our very limited testing says "So far so good".

These shifters are quality engineered and built products. If your breaking roll pins, you’ve probably got something put together wrong.