Tak MEF-3 dual speed add-on opinions

[LewisM]

Just ordered an MEF-3 dual speed add-on unit for my Tak FC-100 (OLD version, not the new D models). I have heard mixed reports with users, but also many users fail to realise that the dual speed's clutch is adjustable to the users liking. A properly user-adjusted MEF is apparently smoother than the Feather touch replacement unit.

Anyone got opinions on these retrofits? Difficulty in adjustment?

[Kunama]

Nice little add-on Lewis

PM sent

[Larryp]

I fitted one to my TSA120, Lewis. Worked perfectly from the start and needed no adjustments.

[SkyWatch]

Mine (on my TSA 102) needed a bit of tweaking, and does the job nicely now. They are easy to adjust.
However, I sent the first one back because it was a bit "gritty" as you turned it- even with clutch adjustments. Seemed to be a manufacturing fault. Claude was happy to replace.
Don't know how they compare with the Feathertouch. The Feathertouch looks nicer though: the MEF-3 is obviously an "add-on" with that little plate underneath.
In retrospect I would have been tempted to pay the extra for the Feathertouch.

[RD400C]

Does anyone have any tips on the adjustments needed to prevent the ball race type clutch slipping?

Cheers Garth

[LewisM]

My MEF-3 unit arrived 15 minutes ago, and I already have it fitted and adjusted.

Sure, just like the Vixen dual speed retrofit, it is a tighter feel after adding it, but it is EXTREMELLY positive and fine - I "adjusted out" the click-stop feeling some complain about to the reduced assembly, and it is now as smooth as silk. Compliments the FC-100 perfectly.

HIGHLY recommended!