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Modulator Connected

With vehicle stationary (service brake on), engine speed set to maintain 16 in. Hg absolute manifold pressure, and vacuum modulator tube CONNECTED, transmission control pressure should be approximately as shown in CONTROL PRESSURE SPECIFICATIONS  .

CONTROL PRESSURE SPECIFICATIONS

Range @ RPM (Model Code) Modulator Connected psi (kg/cm2 ) Modulator Disconnected psi (kg/cm2 )
"D" @ 1000 (1)
XP, XD 51-58 (3.6-4.1) 137-158 (9.6-11.1)
WK 55-64 (3.9-4.5) 143-164 (10.1-11.5)
XH, XK 55-64 (3.9-4.5) 119-139 (8.4-9.8)
L2 or L1 @ 1000 (1)
XP, XD 73-85 (5.1-6.0) 137-158 (9.6-11.1)
WK 80-93 (5.6-6.5) 144-166 (10.1-11.7)
XH, XK 82-96 (5.8-6.7) 119-139 (8.4-9.8)
"R" @ 1000 (1)
XP, XD 77-89 (5.4-6.3) 219-250 (15.4-17.6)
WK 83-97 (5.8-6.8) 216-249 (15.2-17.5)
XH, XK 88-106 (6.2-7.5) 239-269 (16.8-18.9)
"N" @ 1000 (1)
XP, XD 51-58 (3.6-4.1) 137-158 (9.6-11.1)
WK 55-64 (3.9-4.5) 143-164 (10.1-11.5)
XH, XK 55-66 (3.9-4.6) 119-139 (8.4-9.8)
(1) Total running time for this combination of tests not to exceed 2 minutes.
CLUTCH & BAND APPLICATIONS

Selector Lever Position Elements In Use
"D" Drive
First Gear Forward Clutch & Low/Reverse Roller Clutch
Second Gear Forward Clutch & Intermediate Band
Third Gear Direct Clutch & Forward Clutch
"2" Intermediate
First Gear Forward Clutch & Low/Reverse Roller Clutch
Second Gear Forward Clutch & Intermediate Band
"1" Low Forward Clutch, Low/Reverse Clutch & Low/Reverse Roller Clutch
"R" Reverse Forward Clutch, Low/Reverse Clutch
Neutral Or Park (1)
(1) Band and clutches released and/or ineffective.