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Vacuum Regulator Valves

LOCATION
The Vacuum Regulator Valve (VRV) is located within the vacuum hose routing or harness assembly.

PURPOSE
The VRV is designed to provide a constant vacuum output.

TYPES


2-Port Vacuum Regulator:





The 2-Port Vacuum Regulator Valve - maintains a constant vacuum output signal, while source vacuum is greater than the pre-set calibration of the valve.

If the input source vacuum falls below the pre-set calibration, the 2-port VRV output vacuum signal will be equal to the input source vacuum.


3-Port Vacuum Regulator:






Vacuum Regulator (3 & 4 Port):






The 3-Port and 4-Port Regulators - are used to control the vacuum signal to the vacuum advance unit of the distributor. During engine idle, the manifold vacuum input signal is limited to a constant output signal.

Once the engine is off-idle, the output signal will equal the spark port.