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Temperature Controlled Spark Advance (Auto. Trans.)

When coolant temperature is 122°F or higher, solenoid valve is energized cutting off vacuum to advance unit.

Fig 1: IGNITION TIMING RETARD UNIT
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Fig 2: TRANSMISSION CONTROLLED SPARK
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Fig 3: TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED SPARK ADVANCE
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