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V8 Engines

On V8 engines, the TVS is located in the coolant outlet housing and controls vacuum to the EFE valve. With coolant temperatures below 180°F, manifold vacuum is applied to actuator which closes the EFE valve. This routes hot exhaust gases to base of carburetor. When temperatures reach 180°F, vacuum to the actuator is stopped, opening the EFE valve.

Fig 1: Early Fuel Evaporation System 6-Cylinder Engines
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Fig 2: Early Fuel Evaporation System V8 Engines
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