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Testing for Leakage

Adjust vacuum pressure of tester for maximum vacuum

CAUTION: (Do not exceed 25" of Hg.)

Connect tester vacuum line to diaphragm vacuum fitting without changing tester setting. Gauge reading should hold at same setting. If gauge reading is less, diaphragm is leaking and vacuum diaphragm unit should be replaced.

Fig 1: FORD LOADOMATIC DISTRIBUTOR (TYPICAL)
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