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Air Injection System: Description

NOTE: For 1974-78 models, see AIR INJECTION SYSTEMS article In this section.

The air injection system is used to add secondary air to exhaust ports to further the burning of hot exhaust gases. This reduces HC and CO levels. System consists of air pump with built-in relief valve, by-pass valve (Federal only), check valve and air injection manifold. California models are equipped with an air switching valve, which operates in response to over-temperature control system, and a mixture control valve which is an afterburn protection device.