Sanwa JLF with Link installed Problem

Hey guys, I recently installed a Link on my stock TE and I noticed that it now has a huge deadzone. I've tried it with and without the 2nd dust washer, and it feels the same.

I can move the stick quite bit before it engages any of the switches. I'm not sure what the problem is... it's beginning to get really frustrating. If it makes a difference, I'm using a bat top (sacrilege, I know).

Please help!