6-CYL. & V8 Engines
Thermal vacuum switch is a normally closed switch which is sensitive to oil (6-cylinder) or coolant (V8) temperature. With a cold engine, below 105°F (40°C), TVS is closed which allows manifold vacuum to actuator valve. Vacuum pulls diaphragm in actuator, closing EFE Valve.
This causes hot exhaust gases to be routed to base of carburetor. When engine temperature is above 105°F (40°C), thermal vacuum switch opens. This stops vacuum to actuator. Without vacuum, spring pushes actuator diaphragm to its at rest position and opens EFE valve.