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Trouble Shooting

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

NOTE: It is very important that the BLACK side of the valve be connected to the vacuum line leading to the carburetor.