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Forward Delay Valve

Apply constant vacuum of 10 in. Hg to black side of delay valve. Attach a vacuum gauge (using a 24 INCH section of vacuum hose) to colored side of valve. Count time in seconds for vacuum gauge to read 8 in. Hg with a constant vacuum of 10 in. Hg applied to black side of valve. Compare times with those shown in table. If incorrect, replace valve.

Forward Delay Valve Flow Test

Color Minimum Time in Seconds Maximum
Blk/Gray 0.6 1.6
Blk/Brown 1.0 3.0
Blk/White 2.7 9.3
Blk/Yellow 4.5 13.2
Blk/Purple 0.3 1.0