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Normally Open By-Pass Valve (Without Vacuum Vent)

Disconnect valve air outlet hose and disconnect vacuum line at vacuum nipple. With engine running at 1500 RPM, air should be heard and felt at outlet. Connect unrestricted vacuum source to vacuum nipple and air should be shut off or decreased. Air should be felt at silencer ports.