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IACV-Air Regulator:




PURPOSE
The IACV-Air Regulator provides an air by-pass when the engine is cold for a fast idle during warm-up.

OPERATION
A bimetal, heater and rotary shutter are built into the IACV-Air Regulator. When the bimetal temperature is low, the air by-pass port opens. As the engine starts and electric current flows through a heater, the bimetal begins to turn the shutter to close the by-pass port. The air passage remains closed until the engine stops and the bimetal temperature drops.