Seperator Plate - Super Chevy Magazine

The front pump is oiled and resealed before being installed back in the case.
The pressure regulator spring, which increases line pressure for firmer shifts, is located inside the front pump and is replaced. It is included in a shift-kit.
The pressure regulator spring, which increases line pressure for firmer shifts, is located

A new separator plate and valvebody gasket is installed. The separator plate features larger holes, which provides firmer and more positive shifts.
A new separator plate and valvebody gasket is installed. The separator plate features larg
Here is the kick-down solenoid, which requires a power supply to kick down the transmission. Some people leave the power off this solenoid and manually shift the transmission.
Here is the kick-down solenoid, which requires a power supply to kick down the transmissio
The stock valvebody is bolted back on. The firmer shifts are accomplished through the addition of a PA shift kit and the replacement spring in the front pump.
The stock valvebody is bolted back on. The firmer shifts are accomplished through the addi

A new trans filter is bolted on top of the valvebody, before the new PA pan is bolted on.
Here is the governor being reinstalled, which regulates the automatic shifting.
Nusser reinstalls the modulator valve, which runs off engine vacuum. When under no vacuum and high load (WOT), it delays the shift to a higher rpm.
Nusser reinstalls the modulator valve, which runs off engine vacuum. When under no vacuum

This is vacuum hook-up for the modulator valve.
Once the transmission is completed, Nusser sprays the outside surface black. The transmission is then transferred PA’s in-house trans dyno test stand. Every transmission is tested on the stand to ensure it shifts properly and doesn’t have any leaks. Once it checks out, the transmission is moved over to the shipping department and sent on its way to the new owner.
Once the transmission is completed, Nusser sprays the outside surface black. The transmiss