Control Pressure Specifications

1983 Pontiac Grand Prix Base, 5.0 HSECTION Control Pressure Specifications
CONTROL PRESSURE SPECIFICATIONS (MODELS XA)

Shift Lever Range Model I.D. Code Modulator (1) Line Connected psi (kg/cm2 ) Modulator (2) Line Disconnected psi (kg/cm2 )
DRIVE (3) BRAKES APPLIED XA 68-88 (4.8-6.2) 148-171 (10.4-12.0)
L2 or L1 (3) BRAKES APPLIED XA 89-111 (6.3-7.8) 148-172 (10.4-12.1)
REVERSE (3) BRAKES APPLIED XA 102-134 (7.2-9.4) 226-259 (15.9-18.2)
NEUTRAL BRAKES APPLIED XA 68-86 (4.8-6.0) 148-170 (10.4-12.0)
DRIVE IDLE SET ENGINE IDLE TO SPECIFICATIONS BRAKES APPLIED XA 68-88 (4.8-6.2) N/A
DRIVE - 30 MPH CLOSED THROTTLE OR ON HOIST XA 68-88 (4.8-6.2) N/A
(1) MODULATOR LINE CONNECTED: Run engine to 1000 RPM, close throttle and check PSI.
(2) MODULATOR LINE DISCONNECTED: Check PSI at 1000 RPM, throttle open.
(3) Total elapsed time for DRIVE, LOW and REVERSE tests not to exceed 2 minutes.
CONTROL PRESSURE SPECIFICATIONS (MODELS XX)

Shift Lever Range Model I.D. Code Modulator (1) Line Connected psi (kg/cm2 ) Modulator (2) Line Disconnected psi (kg/cm2)
DRIVE (3) BRAKES APPLIED XX 55-64 (3.9-4.5) 148-173 (10.4-12.2)
L2 or L1 (3) BRAKES APPLIED XX 80-93 (5.6-6.5) 148-173 (10.4-12.2)
REVERSE (3) BRAKES APPLIED XX 83-97 (5.8-6.8) 237-270 (16.7-19.0)
NEUTRAL BRAKES APPLIED XX 55-62 (3.9-4.4) 148-173 (10.4-12.2)
DRIVE IDLE SET ENGINE IDLE TO SPECIFICATIONS BRAKES APPLIED XX 55-64 (3.9-4.5) N/A
DRIVE - 30 MPH CLOSED THROTTLE OR ON HOIST XX 55-64 (3.9-4.5) N/A
(1) MODULATOR LINE CONNECTED: Run engine to 1000 RPM, close throttle and check PSI.
(2) MODULATOR LINE DISCONNECTED: Check PSI at 1000 RPM, throttle open.
(3) Total elapsed time for DRIVE, LOW and REVERSE tests not to exceed 2 minutes.
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