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Trouble Shooting

If valve is defective or installed backwards, engine will idle roughly, ping, and increase fuel consumption. When blowing air through valve by mouth, air will appear to flow in one direction. This should not be misinterpreted as direction of vacuum flow.

NOTE: It is very important that BLACK or inlet side of Spark Delay Valve and by-pass check valve be connected to vacuum line leading to carburetor.