Line Pressure for 4L60 / TH700 Transmissions

Line pressure is a key factor for all automatic transmissions the following
information will help diagnose oil pressure related issues.
Using a 0-100psi oil pressure gauge and the appropriate adapter connect
into the port making sure not to over tighten and risk cracking the housing.
With the transmission fluid level correct and at normal operating temperature
with T.V cable set correctly. The line pressure @ 1200rpm should be 70 to
80 psi in Park, Neutral, Overdrive and Drive.
Diagnose Information

If Overdrive & Drive have a lower pressure it points to an internal leak.

If Park & Neutral have a lower pressure than 50 psi it points to either a
Filter or Pump related Problem.
If the pump pressure is between 50psi and 60psi its recommended to
install a stronger pressure regulator spring.

If pressure is above 80 psi its either a valve body or pump related

issue the valve body can be eliminated by removing the sump and
removing the T.V. plunger and fitting the sump with a few bolts and testing
again if the oil pressure drops off its a valve body problem if its still high
its a pump related problem.
Tips: Try and save as much fluid in the sump as possible to save refilling.
To remove the plunger just removes the pin and remove it completely for
testing purposes only.
Reverse Line Pressure

Engine Idle in Reverse gear 120-125 psi (Requires a 400psi Gauge).

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Put a line pressure gauge on the pressure test port and go for a drive to
verify proper line pressure. Base pressure at idle in P,N,OD should be
around 70psi and around 140psi in R. Max line pressure should be at least
190psi at WOT in 1st or 2nd, 225psi is optimum. If base pressure is low,
trans or pump is worn out. If max pressure is low, check EPC solenoid. If
reverse is slow to engage, and line pressure does not come up to at least
130psi in reverse, replace the boost valve with a Sonnax (O-ringed) or
TransGo 0.500" boost valve (easy fix in pan).
NOTE: The transmission is on the same fuse as the MAF, O2 sensors and at
least one other sensor - if an O2 shorts out, it will blow the fuse and the
trans will go into limp-home mode. Be sure the trans has power and the
fuse is not blown before doing anything else.