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Cruise Control Systems: Description

System uses manifold vacuum to power a throttle servo unit. When speed adjustment is necessary, servo moves the throttle by receiving a varying amount of controlled vacuum from a transducer unit. Speedometer cable (from transmission) drives transducer, and a cable from transducer drives speedometer. Transducer is activated by a three-position switch located at end of turn signal lever. In addition, Cadillac and Oldsmobile models have an ON-OFF switch on dashboard (to completely shut system off).

Fig 1: Vacuum Circuit
G09328719Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY