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Old Jun 1, 2008 | 11:59 AM
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does anyone know how to shim a ppg kit properly so that gear line up correctly
i have a syncro problem in third and fourth so going to change that but noticed gears dont line up too wel so decided to try to build it myself better
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Old Jun 1, 2008 | 06:10 PM
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can anyone help plz bit desperate to get this sorted
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Old Jun 1, 2008 | 06:29 PM
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David @ Api will know, as he supplied my PPG kit

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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 01:42 AM
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I been to 2 gearbox builders after I got a 5 speed PPG fitted in a TY754 geabox case.

You cannot shim each gear, just the pinion that allows the length of shift throw between 1,3 and 2, 4. And I think some other main shaft.

I get howl louder than expected since it's a helical syncro box.

And within 2000 miles it's very poor if changing reasonably quickly into 4th, and also into 2nd when cold. Very fast shifts e/g/ drag racing, I can beat the syncro's in 3rd and 4th .. which isn't good, even after changing oil to Mobil HDC ( which did improve matters. )

I am told the PPG gearset is not ideal on gear angle, and should have gone for a Possum Bourne gear kit for a few hundred more, almost factory like to drive.
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