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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY1982COUGAR/XR7 V8-255 4.2LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTEMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMSDESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
1982 Mercury Cougar/XR7 V8-255 4.2L
Emission Control Systems: Description and Operation
1982 Mercury Cougar/XR7 V8-255 4.2LSECTION Description and Operation
Fig. 30 Typical distributor vent valve installation:
Fig. 31 Typical vent valve installation:
Vacuum vent valves, Figs. 30 and 31, control the induction of fresh air into a vacuum system to prevent chemical decay of vacuum diaphragms that can occur on contact with fuel vapors. Two types of valves are used. The black color coded valve is a vent valve only, while the natural color coded valve is a combination vent and delay valve. These valves should be installed with ports pointing downward. The vacuum source should be connected to the cap port, and the system or device operated by the valve to the body port.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.