ppp shifter - Page 3

jcw31 · 07-09-2024, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by SBillinson

I've got the forward (push) shift PPP for a C4 and the reverse (pull) for a Protrans 727/904. The forward shift doesn't have a positive stop for 2nd gear despite having a lip on the detent pattern. You may be able to adjust the spring in the handle or find some other way to make it a positive stop, but mine's an air shifter so I never really cared.

I found that if you just hit the lever with your palm or finger--like a slap stick shifter--it'll go right into 2nd gear and not skip to 3rd.

thats exactly it . Thanks !

07-09-2024, 05:03 PM

What is the proper method for accurate adjustment?
The primary check is for full travel from park to the opposite end of the shift pattern. Then verifying that all forward gear positions are in a relaxed condition is recommended.

From PPP FAQs

Alan Nyhus · 07-09-2024, 06:11 PM

Had this exact problem with one I worked on. PPP showed less than z-e-r-o interest...never returned multiple calls, emails, etc. Tossed the junk original spring and sourced some spring stock from McMaster Carr. After a bit of tinkering with spring length and preload...problem solved. -Al

1320racer · 07-10-2024, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan Nyhus

Had this exact problem with one I worked on. PPP showed less than z-e-r-o interest...never returned multiple calls, emails, etc.

heard the same from many that had issues over the years and this is why I never considered this shifter when I decided to swap out my Turbo Action Cheetah shifter 4 months ago.

I also considered the M&M and Motion Raceworks shifters which are available for both 2 and 3 speed trans, both very nice and made in the USA.

Dwayne Scheitlin · 07-21-2024, 02:21 PM

The side plates on your PPP shifter are worn out. Replace the side plates and it will work as advertised. I know because that happened to my shifter.

Dwayne

House of Darts · 07-23-2024, 12:38 PM

I'm fighting a similar issue with the shifter hitting 3rd but the trans is not fully engaged. PPP solution was to lube the cable(which I did) or get a longer cable. The PPP seems to be sensitive to the bends in the cable.

07-09-2024, 05:03 PM	#22
Barry Polley Guest Posts: n/a	Re: ppp shifter What is the proper method for accurate adjustment? The primary check is for full travel from park to the opposite end of the shift pattern. Then verifying that all forward gear positions are in a relaxed condition is recommended. From PPP FAQs

07-09-2024, 06:11 PM	#23
Alan Nyhus VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lower Dakota territory Posts: 1,180 Likes: 1,074 Liked 799 Times in 236 Posts	Re: ppp shifter Had this exact problem with one I worked on. PPP showed less than z-e-r-o interest...never returned multiple calls, emails, etc. Tossed the junk original spring and sourced some spring stock from McMaster Carr. After a bit of tinkering with spring length and preload...problem solved. -Al __________________ "That'll never work....."

07-21-2024, 02:21 PM	#25
Dwayne Scheitlin Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 13 Likes: 3 Liked 20 Times in 6 Posts	Re: ppp shifter The side plates on your PPP shifter are worn out. Replace the side plates and it will work as advertised. I know because that happened to my shifter. Dwayne

07-23-2024, 12:38 PM	#26
House of Darts Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 346 Likes: 19 Liked 20 Times in 15 Posts	Re: ppp shifter I'm fighting a similar issue with the shifter hitting 3rd but the trans is not fully engaged. PPP solution was to lube the cable(which I did) or get a longer cable. The PPP seems to be sensitive to the bends in the cable.