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System Checking

As explained above the ventilator valve is the critical point of the system. In time this valve may become restricted or stuck, due to the accumulation of blow-by and oil and water vapor deposits. The valve should be in proper working order at all times.

Fig 1: ENGINE VENTILATING SYSTEM (OPEN)
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Fig 2: VENTILATOR VALVE
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