Blaine, what I was thinking was using four micro switches in the shift gate. A mear four switches would allow you to accurately determine which gear was selcted for the acuation of the remote shifter mecanism. I was thinking a hydraulic ram for the back and forth motion on the selector shaft inside the shifter box and two solenoids for the side to side positioning. Ffree resting would always be neutral position.
This way you could completely eliminate the shift linkage and all its associated weight and frustration.
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