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Check Valve

Detach check valve and blow through it in direction of flow to cylinder head. Attempt to suck back through direction of flow. Replace valve if it allows airflow against direction of flow.

Fig 1: Sectional View of PEDES Valve
If air pump was inoperative and had signs of exhaust gases reaching pump, a failed check valve would be indicated.