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Spark Vacuum Delay

If manifold vacuum increases, check valve opens and allows distributor advance vacuum to increase to same level as manifold vacuum. When vacuum decreases during vehicle acceleration, check valve closes and distributor advance vacuum will decrease at a rate controlled by internal bleed.