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Distributor Vacuum Vent Valve: Testing
- Connect an external vacuum source of 10 in. Hg to the "VAC" side (side with I.D. number) of the Distributor Vacuum Vent Valve.
- Connect a 24 inch section of vacuum hose to a vacuum gauge and connect the other end of hose to the other port of vent valve.
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- Apply vacuum and check the time (in seconds) it takes for gauge to read from 0 to 8 in. Hg with a constant 10 in. Hg vacuum source. Minimum and maximum time for vent valve to read 8 in. Hg should be as follows:
Distributor Vacuum Vent Valve Specifications
| |
Time In Seconds |
| Valve Code No. |
Minimum |
Maximum |
| 20 |
16 |
36.8 |
| 40 |
28 |
67.6 |
| 5 |
7 |
13.7 |