THERMACTOR Systems: Description

The Thermactor Exhaust Control System reduces carbon monoxide and hydrocarbon content of exhaust gases by injecting fresh air into the exhaust gas stream as it leaves the combustion chamber. System consists of the following components: Air supply pump, air bypass valve, vacuum differential valve (not used on all models), air supply system (external or internal), cylinder heads with air passages to exhaust ports, exhaust check valve(s), vacuum reservoir (some models), air pump muffler (some models with 302"), and a vacuum vent valve (2700 carburetor only).

The Managed Thermactor Air (MTA) System uses the same basic components but "manages" thermactor air according to operating conditions. Air is by-passed to atmosphere, directed upstream to the catalytic converter near the exhaust manifold, or directed downstream to the underbody catalytic converter.

The Thermactor II System is a pulsed air system which uses a reed valve to control fresh air to the exhaust manifold. It is used only on Federal 2.3 Liter engines with automatic transmissions. It has no air pump.