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Altitude COMPENSATOR Valve

The altitude compensator valve adjusts air/fuel mixture according to atmospheric pressure. With engine running, vacuum pulls valve down and closes passage to intake manifold. As atmospheric pressure decreases (high altitude), spring pressure overrides vacuum and pushes valve up, opening passage to intake manifold. This keeps air/fuel mixture at correct ratio for reduced emissions.