Transmissions: Automatic Transmissions: Pressure regulation
The primary regulating valve
 
The primary regulating valve regulates the value of line pressure in the transmission.
 
Line pressure variations
 
Throttle valve pressure is derived from line pressure and is applied to the spring end of the primary regulating valve to increase line pressure relative to accelerator depression.
 
Modulator valve pressure
 
Modulator valve pressure is directed to the lower end of the primary regulating valve, opposite to the regulating spring.
 
The governor
 
The governor is in two sections comprising the governor valve and its' spring and a bob-weight retained by a "C" clip.
 
Governor pressure
 
Upward movement of the 1-2 shift valve allows fluid at line pressure to flow to the apply side of the front band servo.
 
Kickdown pressure
 
Kickdown pressure is supplied to the spring end of the 1-2 shift valve to force a 2-1 downshift under "kickdown" conditions.