Symptoms:

  • Delayed engagement
  • Pressure regulator buzz
  • Converter drain back
  • Lube failures
  • Converter bushing failure

Cause:

Poor converter line feed pressure caused by worn-out PR bores leads to delayed engagements as well as pump bushing and lube failure.

Correction:

Sonnax oversized lube regulated pressure regulator valve kit offers increased stability while lube regulation improves converter feed at low RPM and high throttle conditions.

Warning:

This pressure regulator valve and manual valve 22771-09 can be used independently, but are of greatest benefit when used as a pair.

42RE, 42RH, 44RE, 44RH, 46RE, 46RH, 47RE, 47RH, A727, A904

Oversized Lube Regulated Pressure Regulator Valve Kit
Part No. 22771A-07K

OE valve must match '78-later design


You need this if... View Instructions Find a Distributor

In Chrysler A727, A904, 42-46-47RH/RE units (RWD '78-later with TCC), the cooler/converter charge circuit is not opened until the pressure regulator valve moves far enough to flow oil. The industry fix of drilling a small orifice between line pressure and cooler circuit ensures flow to the converter/lube circuit, but the hole also increases the converter drain back problem because ATF can drain when the engine is turned off. Sonnax offers a standard-size pressure regulator valve, 22771A-02K, that resolves these problems, but this valve will not repair severely worn valve bodies. In such cases, Sonnax recommends installing oversized pressure regulator valve kit 22771A-07K for increased stability and improved lube regulation.

  • Oversized valve is designed with an internal check valve that allows oil to flow into the converter charge circuit as soon as the vehicle is started
  • Internal valve shuts down once line pressure reaches normal levels
  • With engine off, the internal check valve prevents fluid from draining out through the orifice, reducing converter drainback

Also available, Sonnax line pressure plug and sleeve kit 22229-01K can be used to replace all OE sizes and has a reduced plug to increase reverse boost.

  • Valve
  • Plug
  • Spring

Sonnax valve body layouts provide a detailed overview of individual units making it quick and easy to determine what’s available for the specific valve body you’re working on. See all Sonnax valve body layouts.

Chrysler 42-44-46-47RH/RE, 48RE Valve Body Layout

Chrysler 42-44-46-47RH/RE, 48RE Valve Body Layout

Chrysler A727, A904 Valve Body Layout

Chrysler A727, A904 Valve Body Layout
  • 42RE, 42RH, 44RE, 44RH, 46RE, 46RH, 47RE, 47RH, A727, A904 Oversized Lube Regulated Pressure Regulator Valve Kit 22771A-07K
  • 42RE, 42RH, 44RE, 44RH, 46RE, 46RH, 47RE, 47RH, A727, A904 Oversized Lube Regulated Pressure Regulator Valve Kit 22771A-07K
  • 42RE, 42RH, 44RE, 44RH, 46RE, 46RH, 47RE, 47RH, A727, A904 Oversized Lube Regulated Pressure Regulator Valve Kit 22771A-07K details

You need this if...

Vacuum testing at the port(s) indicated fails to hold the recommended minimum in-Hg, or if wear is visually detected.

42RE, 42RH, 44RE, 44RH, 46RE, 46RH, 47RE, 47RH, A727, A904 Oversized Lube Regulated Pressure Regulator Valve Kit Vacuum Test Locations