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Centrifugal Advance


1. Run engine at idle and disconnect vacuum hose from vacuum controller.
2. Slowly accelerate engine and check for advance. If advance is excessive, check condition of governor spring and replace as necessary. If advance is insufficient, check operation of governor weight and cam and correct as necessary.