It does upshift at redline but I am not sure what gear it places me in. I have not driven with the shift cable disconnected. What is to be expected when performing this test? Can the valve body pressure valve become stuck without a foreign entity being introduced? Is there a spring or some other mechanical element that can fail? This problem began suddenly, after I engaged the kickdown switch to pass a slower motorist and I have been unable to upshift (except at redline, which gives me some anxiety) since. At first I thought it was as simple as the KD switch being stuck or perhaps a stuck needle valve in the solenoid, but alas it was not. It would be too coincidental for it to be unrelated. What would the kickdown and in turn wide open throttle disturb to such a degree that would leave me scratching my head? I will be quite pleased to unravel this mystery provided it does not call for a transmission rebuild. Interesting to know that a failed governor could allow 1st and 2nd gear. I wonder if it could merely be upshifting from 1st to 2nd. I have only redlined it once and had to quickly come off the accelerator as traffic demanded it. I remain scratching. I must determine the governor's state of affairs. Cheers.