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Cold Start Spark Advance System: Description

Cold Start Spark Advance (CSSA) system is added to the distributor spark advance system on 2800 cc Federal engines. System consists of a 128°F (53°C) cold start spark advance Ported Vacuum Switch (PVS), a 235°F (113°C) coolant PVS, a Distributor Retard Control Valve (DRCV), a Spark Delay Valve (SDV), an intake manifold vacuum tap and a carburetor spark port vacuum tap.