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Dual Diaphragm Distributor: Operation

When ported vacuum is applied to the outer diaphragm, the distributor plate is pulled against distributor rotation advancing the spark timing. During deceleration and idling, intake manifold vacuum is stronger than ported vacuum. This moves the inner diaphragm inward toward the distributor, retarding spark timing.