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1979 810 Models

  1. Disconnect vacuum switching valve green wire at connector and connect a timing light to engine. Adjust engine speed to 2500-2800 RPM and check ignition timing.
  2. Connect a jumper wire between Green wire connector and the positive terminal of battery. See Fig 1. Recheck ignition timing.
  3. Vacuum switching valve is okay if ignition timing advances 5° or more with green wire connected to battery voltage. If timing does not advance, replace vacuum switching valve.
    Fig 1: Testing Vacuum Switching Valve (810 Models)
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