EPA-AA-TEB-511-82-3
EPA Evaluation of the Super-Mag Fuel Extender
Under Section 511 of the Motor Vehicle
7 . . Information and Cost .Savings Act
by
H. Anthony Ashby
January 1982
Test and Evaluation Branch
Emission Control Technology Division
Office of Mobile Source Air Pollution Control
Environmental Protection Agency
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[40 CFR Part 610]
[FRL
FUEL ECONOMY RETROFIT DEVICES
Announcement of Fuel Economy Retrofit Device Evaluation
for "Super-Mag Fuel Extender"
AGENCY; Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION; Notice of Fuel Economy Retrofit Device Evaluation.
SUMMARY; This document announces the conclusions of the EPA evaluation
of the "Super-Mag Fuel Extender" device under provisions of
Section 511 of the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings
Act.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION; Section 511(b)(l) and Section 511(c) of the
Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act (15 - U.S.C. 2011(b))
requires'that: ' "'' "-»----- -«- ..-..-...-- , ...
(by(l) "Upon application of any manufacturer of a retrofit device (or
prototype thereof), upon the request of the Federal Trade Commission
pursuant to subsection (a), or upon his own motion, the EPA Administrator
-shall evaluatey^in accordance with' rules prescribed under"subsection "(d),
any retrofit device to determine whether the retrofit device increases
fuel economy and to determine whether the representations (if any) made
with respect to such retrofit devices are accurate."
(c) "The EPA Administrator shall publish in the Federal Register a
summary of the results of all tests conducted under this section,
together with the EPA Administrator's conclusions as to -
(1) the effect of any retrofit device on fuel economy;
(2) the effect of any such device on emissions of air
pollutants; and
(3) any other information which the Administrator determines
to be relevant in evaluating such device."
EPA published final regulations establishing procedures for
conducting fuel economy retrofit device evaluations on March 23, 1979
[44 FR 17946].
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ORIGIN OF REQUEST FOR EVALUATION; On December 10, 1980, the EPA received
a written request from the Metropolitan Denver District Attorney's Office
of Consumer Fraud and Economic Crime to test at least one "cow magnet"
. .Jzypje _qf fuel . ecpnpmy device. ,. ^.Following _a sury.ey^^of^^devices^ being^
marketed, the Metropolitan Denver District Attorney's Office selected the
"Super-Mag" device as typical of its category and on April 13, 1981
provided EPA with units for testing.
.^AVAILABILITY. OF EVALUATION REPORT; .. An.:eyaluation_has,. been..made .and"..the
results are described completely in a report entitled: "Evaluation of
the Super-Mag Fuel Extender Device Under Section 511 of the Motor Vehicle
Information and Cost Savings Act", report number EPA-AA-TEB-511-82-3
consisting of 20 pages including all attachments.
EPA also tested the Super-Mag Fuel Extender device. The EPA testing is
described completely in the report "Evaluation of the Super-Mag Fuel
Extender", EPA-AA-TEB-81-30, consisting of 12 pages. This report is
contained in the preceding 511 Evaluation as an attachment.
Copies of these reports may be obtained from the National Technical
Information Service by using the above report numbers. Address requests
to:
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National Technical Information Service
U.S. Department of Commerce
S.p.ringfield,~VA . ,2.2161,.,» .,*.,.... ..,,.
Telephone: (703) 487-4650 or FTS 737-4650
Summary of Evaluation
The -"Super-Mag.: Fuel Extender", consists of a set of two rectangular-
magnets mounted on plates, two steel plates, and two plastic ties that
are installed around a vehicle's fuel line, about 3 inches from the
carburetor. The magnets and plates are arranged so as to form an
open-ended four-sided box surrounding the fuel line. A claim for the
device's effectiveness appears in a message on the package label, which
reads "Transforms Molecular Properties of Liquid Fuel to Maximum
Combustion Efficiency." Advertisements also state, "The Super-Mag has
been developed to increase gas mileage on compact, mid-size and luxury
model automobiles with a savings up to 30%."
The request for evaluation of the "Super-Mag Fuel Extender" was made by
the Metropolitan Denver District Attorney's Office of Consumer Fraud and
Economic Crime.
The EPA evaluation of the device using three vehicles, showed that there
was no emission or fuel economy benefit due to the installation of the
"Super-Mag Fuel Extender."
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Merrill W. Korth, Emission Control
Technology Division, Office, of Mobile. Source.. Air .Pollution Control, .
-Environmental -Protection "Agency,- 2565 Plymouth Road,' Ann Arbor, Michigan'' '""
48105, (313) 668-4299.
Date Kathleen Bennett
~ " ' ... - Assistant AdmTnist"ra~£br
"for Air, Noise, arid Radiation
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EPA Evaluation of the Super-Mag Device Under Section 511 of the Motor
Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act
The following is a summary of the information on the 'device available
from the package _label, the installation^ instructions., ..._a.dy.er.tiseme.nt.s,
and the EPA evaluation. .... . _ .
. . -e- j -r . ** t- f-.*--. ---.., . - . . . ..'.-' ~.,". *: ~:~~- ..--.* ., - .-....--. .M, .. . »-.-..-»- - - * . ,-.-,.,<
1. Marketing Identification of the Device;
"_Suj>er-Mag Fuel Extender" . _ . ,
2. Inventor of the Device and Patents:
A. Inventor
Not Known
B. Patent
There is no information on either packaging or installation
instructions regarding patents. Advertisements indicate that a
patent is pending.
Manufacturer of the Device:
Valor Enterprises, Inc.
185 West Hamilton Street
West Milton, OH 45383
4. Manufacturing Organization Principals;
Not Known
5. Marketing Organization in U*S. making Application;
Not Applicable
6. Applying Organization Principals;
Not Applicable
7. Description of Device;
A. Purpose of the Device;
It is stated on the package, "Transforms Molecular Properties of
Liquid Fuel to Maximum Combustion Efficiency."
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B. Theory of Operation:
Advertisements state, "The Super-Mag consists of several
magnetic parts which create a field in your car's fuel line.
This atomized state in the fuel substance gives the gasoline
used in combustion type engines greater value in both spread and
mixing with the air in the tank to produce energy savings". See
_. Attachment.,C. .,. .. , «. .,,..-.-, ,.,,.,..,.,.-. _ ... , . , . ,
Detailed Description of Construction and Operation;
.. .. .... .... From -Installation Instruction: -"Each Super-Mag -Kit -contains:
. Two (2) . magnet-, assemblies... _Twq_.(2) metal plates. Two (2)
plastic ties."
No description of the device's operation is given in
installation instructions or package label except for the
. message quoted in 7(A.) and . (B} above.
8. Applicability of the Device (stated in installation instructions);
"The Model SM101 Super-Mag Fuel Extender will work on any Combustion
Engine: Lawn Mowers - Snow Mobiles - Boats - Rototillers
Motorcycles - Garden Tractors - Vans - Pickups - Trucks, etc."
9. Device Installation - (Installation Instructions included with
device):
See Attachment B
10. Device Operation (as supplied by Applicant);
No information on the device's operation can be found on either the
installation instructions or the package. Some discussion of the
device's operation is contained in the advertisement, Attachment C.
11. Device Maintenance (as supplied by Applicant);
No maintenance requirements are stated on either installation
instructions or the package.
12. Effects on Vehicle Emissions (non-regulated) (as supplied by
Applicant) ;
Not Applicable
13. Effects on Vehicle Safety (as supplied by Applicant);
Not Applicable
14. Test Results (Regulated Emissions..and .Fuel Economy) (submitted by
Applicant);
Not Applicable
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15. Analysis
A. Description of Device;
,.*..J£ke ^djrVice^. consists, ^pf_^itwpi_iirrecjtangulajr _. magnets, .mounted.,.,on
^.j.-.,...- . r^^rr.:-Pl£tej3»i;)£wo , pl,ate;s,,,v<-and .j;twp.l,-vplas,tic ties. .The.;magnets,. a.nd,
plates are installed on the fuel line about 3 inches from the
carburetor so as to form an open-ended box enclosing the fuel
line, with the magnets on opposite sides and attracting each
,..iu.t<._ other. The plastic ties pass through . holes,_ in ..the^ ends^of. the
magnet assemblies to secure the "box" in place.
B. Applicability of Device:
The applicability of the. device, as stated in Section 8 is
considered to be valid.
C. Device Installation - Tools and Expertise Required;
The installation instructions furnished with the device are
shown in Attachment B.
1. The instructions are considered to be adequate for the
installation of the device.
2. The claim is made that the device will work on any engine
(see Section 8). However, proper installation will depend
on whether there is adequate room, which may be a problem
in some of the applications listed (e.g. lawn mowers and
other small engines).
3. No tools are required for installation, except those that
might be used to replace a rubber fuel line with a steel or
copper one.
A. No vehicle adjustments are associated with the installation
of the device.
D. Device Operation;
The device has no operation as such. It is simply installed on
the fuel line.
E. Device Maintenance:
No maintenance is mentioned in the installation instructions
furnished with the device, nor does any maintenance appear to be
necessary. If a. fuel line is replaced then the new line and
fittings should be periodically inspected.
Effects on Vehicle Emissions (non-regulated);
The device is considered to have no effect on non-regulated
emissions.
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G. Effects on Vehicle Safety;
The device is installed on the outside of the fuel_ line, so it
""should have no effect on vehicle safety. However, installation
. , .,,_, .instructions.- .state,... -"If. your . fuel-.-line--.has-. a rubber hose, -it.
. .... must be removed and-a steel or copper-line added." A-modified
fuel line might have less integrity than the original, with the
resulting chance of fuel leakage and increased fire hazard.
H. Test.Results-Supplied :by Applicant; - -
Not Applicable
I. EPA Evaluation; - ....-.
The EPA evaluation of the "Super-Mag Fuel Extender is described
in report number EPA-AA-TEB-81-30 (Attachment A).
The summary of Results of that report is quoted here:
"Neither fuel economy nor exhaust emissions were affected by the
installation of the Super-Mag device on the cars used in this
evaluation.
"Any differences between baseline test results and results from
tests with the device installed were within the range of normal
test variability."
16. Conclusions
The Super-Mag Fuel Extender has no effect on either exhaust emissions
or fuel economy.
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Attachment A
Attachment B"'
Attachment C
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List of Attachments
EPA Technical Report # EPA-AA-TEB-81-30, "Evaluation of
-the Super-Mag Fuel Extender"
""Installation Instructions '
.£= , ,...-,.. - ..-
Advertisement
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Attachment A
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EPA-AA-TEB-81-30
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Evaluation of the
~".*. ': Super-Ha'g:'.Fue 1" Extetider
By
H. Anthony Ashby
August 1981
Test and Evaluation Branch
. .. . Emission..Control Technology Division
Office of Mobile Source Air Pollution Control
Office of Air, Noise, and Radiation
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Background
The Environmental Protection Agency.receives .information, about many sys-
tems which appear to offer potential for emission reduction or fuel econ-
omy "i1mp'rpye""m'ent ric'cimp'ared1 't'S conventional"-'engines ' and ""vehicles'. ' -EPA's
Emission Control''Technology Division-'is' ihCerested~Th""evaluating~all''such'
systems, because of the obvious potential benefits to the nation from the
identification of systems that can reduce emissions, improve fuel econ-
omy, or both. EPA invites developers of such systems to provide complete
"technical '"da'fa" 'SrT~'1the:"'r'systreinl's"rpri;!hcrpl;e ~df r-opera'tibn;-~ together "with"
available test data on the system. In those cases for which review by
EPA technical staff suggests that the available data show promise, or EPA
is requested to test the device by- other governmental agencies, attempts
are'made to schedule confirmatory tests at the EPA Motor Vehicle Emission
Laboratory (MVEL) at Ann-'Arbor, Michigan. The'results of all such'test
projects are set forth in a series of Test and Evaluation Branch reports,
of which this report is one.
In the case of the Super-Mag device, the request for EPA evaluation was
made by the Consumer Office of the Metropolitan District Attorney for
Denver, Colorado. The testing load at MVEL was such that several months
would elapse before the device could be tested there. EPA management
therefore decided to conduct the evaluation at the facility of an EPA
test contractor, Hamilton Test Systems, in Portland, Oregon. The tests
were directed, and the device installed per manufacturer's instructions,
by the on-site EPA Project Officer.
The Super-Mag is a retrofit device marketed by Valor Enterprises, .Inc. of
West Milton, Ohio. It consists of a set of magnets and sheet metal
plates that are installed around an automobile's fuel line near the car-
buretor in a box-like arrangement. Valor Enterprises makes no claim in
the installation instructions nor in its packaging for increased fuel
economy or reduced emissions. On the package label, this statement
appears: "Transforms Molecular Properties of Liquid Fuel to Maximum
Combustion Efficiency."
The conclusions from EPA de'vice evaluations can be. considered tp be quan-
tatively valid only for the specific test vehicles used; however, it is
reasonable to extrapolate the results from the EPA evaluation of other
vehicles in a directional manner, that is, to suggest that similar
results are likely to be achieved on other vehicles.
Summary of Results
Neither fuel economy nor exhaust emissions were affected by the instal-
lation of the Super-Mag device on the cars used in this evaluation.
Any differences between baseline test results and results from tests with
the device installed were within the range of normal test variability.
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Device Description
The Super-Mag Fuel Extender consists of two magnet assemblies, two steel
plates, and two plastic .ties. Each, magnet, assembly consists of a rectan^ .--..
gular magnet-wil-h: dimensions of- 1.87" ->'X 0.~87" X-0. 38" bonded to a steel-
plate 2.67" 'X 1.14" X 0.04. The two magnet assemblies are placed on
opposite sides of the fuel line with the magnets on the inside, about 3
inches from the carburetor. The two steel plates are placed at the edges
"of the magnet assemblies- and at 'right" angles to -them to -form -a sort'---of --.»*
4-sided box, enclosing the fuel line. (See illustrations in Appendix 1,
which is a copy of the installation instructions that came with the
device.)
'Test"Veh'icles" ;":" ''"" ------- ----- -- - .-- .---.
Three test vehicles were chosen for" this evaluation. The intent was to
test a fairly wide range of model years, .vehicle sizes, and engine sizes,
and to have each major American manufacturer's products represented. The
following vehicles were chosen:
1976 Chevrolet Malibu equipped with 350 CID V-8 engine and automatic
transmission. Exhaust emission controls include exhaust gas recir-
culation (EGR) and oxidation catalyst. At the beginning of the
evaluation, there were 75,810 miles on the car's odometer.
1978 Plymouth Horizon equipped with 105 CID in-line 4-cylinder engine
and automatic transmission. Exhaust emission controls include EGR,
air pump, and oxidation catalyst. There were 34,210 miles on the
car's odometer at the beginning of the evaluation.
1981 .Ford .Fairmont equipped with 200 CID in-line 6-cylinder engine
and automatic transmission. Exhaust emission controls include EGR,
air pump, three-way catalyst, and oxidation catalyst. At the start
of the evaluation there were 8,830 miles on the car's odometer.
Test Vehicle Descriptions may be found in Appendices 2 throughr 4.. -
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Test Procedures
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Exhaust emission tests were conducted according to the Federal Test
Procedure (FTP) described in the Federal Register of June 28, 1977, and
the EPA Highway Fuel Economy Test (HFET) described in the Federal
Register of September 10, 1976. The vehicles were not tested for evap-
orative emissions.
Prior to .baseline .testing.,. each .yehic.le.^was. given a specification check
and diagnostic inspection. The ignition timing, idle speed, and fast
idle speed were checked for agreement with the manufacturer's specifica- .
tions given on the Vehicle Emission Control Information label affixed to
the engine compartment. The vehicles were also inspected for engine
vacuum leaks, proper connection of vacuum hoses, functioning PCV valve,
oil and coolant levels, and general condition of engine compartment.
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Repairs on each vehicle were as follows:
76 Malibu - Steam-cleaned engine, changed engine oil and filter,
_,;_. changed air filter. Replaced-spark 'plugs. _t .Replaced air cleaner hot
air ductx Rebuilt carburetor (installed new needle valve\ seat,
power valve, gaskets, and fuel filter). Adjusted idle air-fuel ratio.
,._!§._HQrizon..7t Changed .engine oil and oil filter^ changed air filter.
Replaced spark plugs. Replaced carburetor"," checked " choke operation,
idle speed, ignition timing, idle air-fuel ratio.
§1 Fairmont,- No repairs or adjustments were necessary.
After repairs, the Malibu and the Horizon were driven on a 100-mile
urban/suburban route in the Portland area to condition the engines and
stabilize emissions, and then tested on the FTP and HFET. This sequence
was repeated on the Malibu to ensure tha-t the emission levels had stab-
ilized. Because the Fairmont has just been used in a sequence of several
consecutive FTP's, HFET's, and other dynamometer tests, it was felt that
the road route driving was not necessary to stabilize its emissions.
At least two tests were conducted on each car in each of these configura-
tions: baseline, with device installed, and final baseline. After the
last emission test an engine diagnostic check was conducted to assure
that the engine state of tune was still at manufacturer's specifications.
Results and Discussion
Composite FTP mass emissions and fuel economy, and HFET fuel economy, are
listed in Table 1 for the 76 Malibu. Data for all seven tests plus
averages ' are 'shown. The differences in emissions and fuel economy
between the. baseline tests and test with the Super-Mag installed are all
within normal test variability, with the possible exception of NOx smis-
sions. The NOx emissions averaged -1.97 gm/mi in baseline tests,_^nd 2.14
gm/mi with the device installed, an increase of 8.6%. That dif^2 ference
is greater than two times the standard deviation on the baseline
results. No'rmal variations in the operation of the EGR or ignition
timing systems on this five-year-old car may be responsible for the dif-
ference.
Test results on the 78 Horizon are listed in Table 2. The differences in
fuel economy and HC emissions between baseline tests And tests with the
device installed are within normal tesitng variability.
CO and NOx emissions differences between baseline and with-device tests
are somewhat larger. CO emissions averaged 15.9 gra/mi on four baseline
tests and 14.1 gm/mi on two tests with the device. This is' a reduction
of 11.3% from baseline. This may appear to be a significant reduction,
but the coefficient of variation of baseline CO is 11.9%. Thus, the CO
difference is within normal test variability for this car.
Average NOx emissions increased from 1.70 gm/mi at baseline, to 1.88 gm/mi
with the device. The difference is about 1.5 standard deviations of the
baseline results and is considered to be within normal test variability
for this car. .
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On the 81 Fairmont, essentially two evaluations of the Super-Mag were
required "because of a step-change in CO emissions during testing. (Fuel
economy _,was .unaffected.,) As shown in Table^ 3,^baseline CO emissions
averaged about 2.7 gm/mi. CO .emissions with the device averaged about _ ^
3.3 gm/mi, within the range of test variability at such low levels of
emissions. However, the post-device baseline tests gave CO emissions of
about 6.1 gm/rai. A thorough engine diagnosis and fuel system examination
,r.evealed~no.-, .deviation from manufacturer 's,_,specifications. .An additional ^
set of two tests confirmed the new baseline CO level of over 6 gm/mi..
Those four tests -were used as the baseline for another evaluation of the
de-vice....The , results from .these ' four . baseline ..^tests, two tests with ^
.-device -ins-talled, and two mo.f-e--baseline -tes.ts after. .removing the .device...
are listed in Table 3 under the heading "2nd Evaluation". Any dif-
ferences in results between baseline tests and those with the Super-Mag
are well within normal test variability.
Conclusions
In tests on three cars representing a range of model years, engine sizes,
and chassis layouts, the Super-Mag Fuel Extender had no significant
effect on the emissions of any pollutant nor on fuel economy-.
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Table 1
Mass Emissions' and Fuel Economy
76 Malibu
- , ~- * .- ; .
<~~ -Baseline--
" with- Device^
Post-Device-
Baseline
Average of
5 Baseline
Tests
. .... ..,
HC
1.26
1.34
- 1.36.-
1.27
1.31
1.39
1.31
"" J? J.Jf CJulSoA.
cp_
.. .24.12 ^
27.06
28.22
-.- 30.18,-..
--.. 26.91 .-
28.69
30.95
27.81
ons, gpm
C02
658.0 ., ..
643.3
632.4
662. ..9. ., ,
.663.6
653.2
655.7
648.5
NOx
2.01 . ;.
1.86
1.95
2.16
. 2.12 ..
2.04
1.97
1.97
' Fuel
FTP
. 12.7
12.9
13.0
. 12. _4
. 12.5
12.6
12.5
12.7
Economy, mpg
HFET '
18.0^,..^Ti^.. _
18.4
. 17. 6, __....
18.1
18.0
18.2
Average 2 Tests
With Device
1.32
28.55 663.3
2.14
12.5
17.7
% Change
From Baseline
+.8%
+2.7% +2.3%
+8.6%
-2%
-2.8%
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Table 2
Mass Emissions and Fuel Economy
--"- ----- - -- -78 Horizon - - --- - - - - -
FTP Emissions, gpm Fuel Economy, mpg
HC CQ 002 NOx FTP HFET
"Baselirie"-" " '
with Device
Post-Device
Baseline
Average of
4 Baseline
Tests
Average 2 Tests
With Device
% Change
From Baseline
.75-'"
.80
.69
.64
.81
.75
,70
-6.7%
16.9
14.9
13.1
17.1
15.9
14.1
-11.3%
332 .1 '
322.6
328.0
325:0 ~
331.9
320.8
326.9
326.5
-0.1%
1.78
1.63
- 2; 17 ;
1.78
1.50
1.70
1.88
+10.6%
25.2
25.1
25.0
25.3
25.0
25.3
+1.2%
34.6- -
34.4
34.2
34.1 -
33.8
34.4
34.3
34.2
-.3%
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Table 3
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"Mass*Emissions arid Fuel Economy
Average of
- - - =/_ 2" Baseline 7 i:"
with Device
Average 2 Tests
With Device
% Change
Baseline
*
With
Device
Post-Device'
Baseline
Average of
6 Baselines
Average 2 Tests
With Device
% Change
HC
«30 .= .-,-
.28
:29
.30
.34
.32
+10.3%
.52
.54
.60
.56
.54
.56
.54
.56
.55
.55
0
FTP Emissions, gpm
.2.57. *.5l3.5
2.72
.2,6.5-
3.20
3.34 -
3.27
+19%
2nd
6.12
6.15
6.91
6.47
6.26
6.79
6.58
6.91
6.52
6.53
+.2%
513.3
,.1513.4,,,. -
510.3
511.8
511.1
-.5%
Evaluation
499.7
508.4
517.3
508.8
514.4 .
508.2
507.0
509.3
-
508.4
511.3
+,6%
NOx
, . 8. 7t - .,,.
.80
,. 8$. ;-.,=
.73
.72
.73 -
-13%
.80
.73
.77
.61
.80
.75
-.94
.71
.76
t
.78
+2.6%
Fuel
FTP
.17.1
17.1
,,.17 .1.,
17.2
17.1
17.2
+.6%
17.4
17.1
16.7
17.0
16.9
17.0
17.1
17.0
17.1
17.0
-.6%
R
- «S -1 1 -..- : .-- ^ , -..-*,
Economy, mpg - < ;/;
HFET ;, ,-./
- 23 3 .,..,,_ a, - £ Q
.23-i ; ,i g
. ...23.2 ...^i^Jj..
23,4
23.0 ' ,:
'":.'}. i
23.2 -~
0
23.5
23.2
23.2
22.7
22.5 'i;
22.9 ;' f
l >
22.0 \ ):
22.6 ...-., '«.'.
' ' t :
'' ' . .'
22.9 .- v
;.; 'J C
22.7 "^«y
-.9% :'.'> |
from baseline
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MODEL SM101
"fly VALOR the Innovators in Energy Saving Devices"
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Congratulations! You have just purchased the Super-Mag Fuel Extender -
a break through in a Fuel Saving Device. ' *
m
I ) Remove all parts from package.
£ JEach Super-Mag Kit contains:
Two (2) magnet assemblies.
Two (2) plastic (lei.
D
Rf 'nove air breather.
4 ) Check to see where fuel line enters
>* carburetor. (Line will come Irorn fuel
pump to carburetor.) II your fuel
line has a rubber hose, it must
be removed and a steel or copper line
added. '
0 ) Where room is available. Extender
can be installed using the
Three Plates or Box Method.
N
{] 1 Secure Super-Mag Fuel Extender
/witn plastic ties placed through .
holes in each end ol plate.
(See illustration.)
Install the Super-Mag Fuel Extender
approximately 3" from the carburetor.
Position between the carburetor and fuel
filler on fuel line. (For proper
installation, magnets must attract
eack other.) , ,
Super-Mag ,
AirBreather
Fuel
Filler
Carburetor
1
Engine
Preferred Installation Is to use
the Four-Plate or Box i... . .. -
Method. Using the Plate Y-f!&M
Method will amplify the Q
magnetic field. - .
Completely tape the Super-Mag
Fuel Exlendenfor a cleaner
Installation.
If carburetor has a built-in
filler or scroon. It must be
removed. Then install Super-Mao
NOTE: " "" \^ as In Step 5.
Always Install Super-Mag Fuel Extender with magnetic force attracting each other.
". TEST PROCEDURE i \
To Jlarl (Before installation o( Super-Mag Fuel Extender) j
Note temperature, rjaromeiic pressure and humidify. f \ ::.'
Note the Beginning and end lime ol lest, and the miles traveled, thisjwill enalle you to ca!ru..'!e ycu' *"
average speed. ' " '
Top-ell tank (Shake car to eliminate air pockets in tanks.) ., \
Drive car 80 to 100 miles. > . !
Helill lank (Top-oil) ... . >
Divide miles by gallons o! fuel this will give you the miles per gallon.
Install Super-Mag Fuel Extender as per instructions on reverse side. ;
Re-test car duplicating conditions as in Section 1 as closely as possible. ;
These Factors Will Ailed Fuel Mileage. ' '. ' "
Air Temperalure Headwinds Road Conditions Condition ol Engine Tire Pressure Hill
Terrain Driving Tecnnique i. .. ; ', -
i ', ; '
. '' PRODUCT LIMITED WARRANTY-
Valor Enterprises. Incorporated warrants all products for thirty days Irom date of original purchase agair
.manufacturing delects in material and workmanship in accordance wiitj the following terms and conditions. Ti
warranty applies to the original purchaser only and is not transferable. : - '
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1. During warranty period. Valor Enterprises will repair without charge valid celects m materials and workmi
ship. Warranty decs nol apply to units that have been damaged inrougrhaccideni. misuse, negligence, mooi
cation, abuse, normal expected v/ea'r. installation, and.weather or act of God. Damage that is determined to be
this nature will be repaired at consumer's expense. Warranty does not appl.y to laoor and repair expenses nst p
formed by Valor Service Department.1 such as repair, removal, and' installation. Missing accessories will
replaced at a charge to the sender. Nol in warranty if not properly installed. ^resulting in any carnage to ine vehic'
2. The extent of repairs or adjustments covered under this warranty are (6 be determined ay Valor Enterprise
Valor Enterprises reserves (he ngnt lo make final judgement as to cause's ol'rjeleus.
3. For you proteclisn. we require proof ol original purchase date for warranty determination-sales invoice
cancelled cneck is salislactory evidence. This procedure insures that you receive lull-tern; warrant/ Von "<. c:
ol original purchase so that the lime the unit remains in dealer slock is not deducted.
4. All packaging and shipping charges to return units for repair are the responsibility ol the customer. Pack um
carefully lo eliminate shipping damages. It is wise lo insure shipments against loss cr carnage. Return units
Valor Enterprises. Incorporated. 185 West Hamilton Street. West Millon. 45383. Attention: Warranty Re:
Department. Please include a detailed description of the problem along will proof ol purchase. If the ur.n is --re
warranty. Valor Enterprises will return it prepaid. Incuiries concerning, the' status ol a warranty claim may Oe
reeled to the above address, or oy telephoning (513) 693-4194 and asking lor Customer Service.
5. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL VALOR ENTERPRISES. .TNCORPC... ..'cD BE LIABLE FC
ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY OR OF ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY. > ' ' 1
6. Consumer may appeal product repair charges by slating the complain) in writing to Valor Enlerprises. RernerJ;
action requests will be answered within three weeks alter receipt. Consumers are required to see* remedial acd-
to Valor Enterprises oelore resorting to a third parly. . i ^
7. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you. may also have other rights which vary from state to stale
The Model SM10I Super-Mag Fuel Extender will work on any Combustion
Mobiles Boats Rototillers Motorcycles Garden Tractors Vans
'
Engine: Lawn Mowers Sn>.
Pickups Trucks, etc.
Special Note. : i
Please write to us at Valor Enterprises.ilnc. and tell us the results of your use of
the Super-Mag Fuel Extender. Your letter may tje used in our National
Advertising Program. , : J
VALOR ENTERPRISES,
185 West Hamilton Street; -
West Mi I ton .Ohio 45383;. ' i
INC.
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Appendix 2
... .... TEST VEHICLE DESCRIPTION
"'Cha'SBi"sv'mo"del-'yeaTyTnake: 1976 Chevrolet Malibu-'
'' ~ '-"- Ve'hicle ID" No. :' 1029V6Z473383 " -" - -
Engine
type spark ignition V-8
bore x stroke . : A.00 in. x 3.48 in.
displacement '. . 350 CID/5.7 liter
compression ratio . . . . .'.".". . . 8.5:1
maximum "power '(§ r'pm""'. . . . "". '. . ". 145 h'p @"3800' rpm
fuel metering 2-venturi carburetor
fuel requirement Unleaded gasoline.
Tested on Indolene HO.
Drive Train
transmission type 3 speed automatic
final drive ratio 2.56
Chassis
^_^^^__^^^_M ^
'type 4-door sedan
tire size not recorded
curb weight not measured
inertia weight 4500 Ib
passenger, capacity 6
Emission Control System
basic type « « EGR
oxidation catalyst
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Appendix 3
...TEST .VEHICLE DESCRIPTION .....
"" Chassrs' mod'el year/make7: "T1'978"Plyiaout'h Horizon
^- v VeMcle--ID'No.r.r-EMLr"44A8D23551-5- ' "'*
Engine
type spark ignition in-line 4
bore x stroke 3.13 in x 3.4 in.
displacement . , ." 105 CID/1.7 liter
compfessibn'ratio" -;"~-^-,;;; .'.'. "8.2:1 " ' --.-.-
Maximum" "power '@~rpm~----;-. ."";"". '. ." "75 "hp @ 5600~fpra ~
fuel metering " 2 venturi carburetor
fuel requirement Unleaded gasoline.
Tested on Indolene HO.
Drive Train
transmission type 3 speed automatic
final drive ratio 3.48
*
Chassis
type 4-door sedan
tire size P165/75R13
curb weight not measured
inertia weight 2500 Ib, 7.0 ahp at 50 mph
passenger capacity 5
Emission Control System
basic type *. EGR
Air pump
Oxidation catalyst
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Appendix 4
ri ~ ~~ ~ *~ "** ~~-- - --'
TEST VEHICLE DESCRIPTION v ,
E. ,*H?- -».!-!!»«
*-j(pt' »~ T *-"*p it». w.f ...~*^"-' ~*r^ ,. - . i"" ~"!ijsy -»." ^ i .?;./-" -v ,.. j .-^r ."jt.-s. .,. ^-^ ''/'cz*^ -~ '*»" .'
Chassis model year/make: 1981 Ford Fairmont
Vehicle ID No.: 1FABP21B3BK112840
>» - - » « A .».. * f* ' r "" ' "I I.' '.-. ^" ~ -- '* *
"«.~i^" is*"»« i. r «- vuS ' ^n." *w. .*;; 31.,"***** '^" r.. ,23-* TV't ^i...w?. "*"VST -T " t« x j,iT-^.T^.i.^r"_».'»"%i - "Ti*. xftir.s* 3-- r " .--. i«~"Zw^r--"^v^. » . . * . v_
Engine
type % spark ignition in-line 6
re .x ^strokq..,,.^...,.,.,.^. .JJ.^......... . :_..,,-3 .J>&. in. x,,3,.13_in^ -.- ,..-r.-.. .--.
iement..-.i: --- .^...^^.^.^^-^.^...^^OJluCIDy^.^-rliter^^ _ .-.
compression ratio 8.6:1
maximum power @ rpm 94 hp
fuel metering . 1-venturi carburetor
fuel requirement Unleaded gasoline.
Tested on Indolene HO.
Drive Train
transmission type 3-speed carburetor
final drive ratio 2.73
Chassis .. ..
type 4-door sedan
tire size P175/75R14
curb weight not measured
inertia weight 3000 Ib, 10.7 ahp at 50 mph
passenger 'capacity i . 6
Emission Control System
basic type-.- .-..--».- . . . . . .- .--. .- EGR - -- -
Air pump
Three-way catalyst (open loop)
Oxidation catalyst
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MODEL SM101
: i
"By VALOR the\lnnovators in Energy Saving Devices"
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Congratulations! You have just purchased the Super-Mag Fuel Extender
a break through in a Fuel Saving Device.
I J Remove all parts from package.
£ J Each Super-Mag Kit contains:
Two (2) magnet assemblies.
Two (2) plaslictles.
j ) Remove air breather.
4 ) Check to see where fuel line enters
-J-' carburetor. (Line will come Irom luel
pump to carburetor.) II your luel
line has a rubber hose, it mustI
be removed and a steel or copper line
added.
D Where room is available, Extender
can be installed using the
Three Plates or Box Method
Install the Super-Mag Fuel Extender
approximately 3'j' Irom the carburetor.
Position between the carburetor and luel
filter on luel line (For proper
installation, magnets must attract
eack other.)
Super-Mag
Fuel Line
f)
AirBrealher
Engine
p, J Secure Super-Mag Fuel Extender
/ with plastic fies placed through
holes in each end ol plate.
(See illustration.)
( 7 ) Preferred installation is to use
V / the Four-Plate or Box
Method. Using the Plate
Method will amplify the
magnetic field.
Completely tape Ihe Super-Mag
Fuel Extender lor a cleaner
installation.
II carburetor has a built-in
(liter or screen. It must be
removed. Then Install Super-Mag
NOTE: ~ "V as in Step 5.
Always install Super-Mag Fuel Extender with magnetic force attracting each other.
j ; j TEST PROCEDURE '
To start (Before installation of Super-Mag Fuel Extender) -, j
Note temperature baromelicipre$sure and humidity.' '
Note the beginning and end lime.bl lest, and Ihe miles traveled. This will enable you lo calculate your
average speed. I| ' « jj . I j. ',
Top-off tank (Shake car to eliminate air pockets in'tanks.) j ! f-
Drive car 80lo 100 miles ,! ,\ $ ^ \
Refill tank (Top-oil) j! > ;' ;' j
Divide miles by gallons ol fuel this will give you Ihe miles per gallon.
Install Super-Mag Fuel Extender as';per instructions on!r.everse side. , I
Re-test car duplicating conditions as in Section 1 as closBly as possible. ', .
These Factors Will Ailed Fuel Mileage"
Air Temperature Head Winds
Terrain Driving Technique
Road Conditions Condition ol Engine Tire Pressure Hilly
j PRODUCT LIMfTED WARRANTY^ :
Valor Enterprises. Incorporated warrants ail products; lor thirty days', from dale of original purchase again-
manulaclurmg delects in material arid workmanship ifiiiaccordance with1 the lollowing terms and conditions. Thi
warranty applies to Ihe original purchaser only and is not transferable. | j! '
« ; I P ' ' f* "- \
1. During warranty period Valor Enterprises will repair without charge valid delects in materials and workmai
ship. Warranty does not apply lo units'.'thai have been'; damaged through accident, misuse negligence, modi)
cation, abuse, normal expected wear, installation, and .weather or act ol G6o. Damage that is determined to be
this nature will be repaired at consumer's expense. Warranty does not apply lo laoor and repair expenses not pe
formed by Valor Service Department, such as repairl removal, and'installation Missing accessories will >
replaced at a charge to the sender. Not in warranty if not properly installed, resulting in any damage to Ihe vehicle
2. The extent ol repairs or adjustments covered under this warranty are lo be determined by Valor Enterprise-
Valor Enterprises reserves the right to make final judgement as to causes of Selects.
3. For you protection, we require prool ol original purchase date for. warranty determination-sales invoice <
cancelled check is satisfactory evide'nce. This procedure insures thai you reteive ijull-lerm warranty Irom r= ca
of original purchase so that ihe time the-unil remains infcealer stock is naljdeducieg
4. All packaging and shipping charges ,lo return units lor repair are the responsibility ol Ihe customer Pack unit
carefully 10 eliminate snipping damages. II is wise to insure shipments against loss or damage Return units i
Valor Enterprises. Incorporated. 185 West Hamilton Street. West Milton. -15383. Attention Warranty Repa
Department Please include a detailed description of the problem along'willprool.of purchase. II Ihe unit is und-
warranty. Valor Enterprises will return-it prepaid. Inquiries concerning .the'status ol a warranty claim may be d
reeled lo the above address, or by telephoning (513) 698-4194 and askmg^of Customer Service.
5. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES ['SHALL VALOR ENTERPRISES. 'fJNC'.iRPORATEO BE LIABLE FO
ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES!. FOR BREACH OF, THIS WARRANTY OR OF ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY. : if '\ $ '' i
6. Consumer may appeal product repair charges by staling the complaint in writing to Vaior Enterprises Remedi
action requests will be answered wi'lhin three weeks after receipt. Consumers are required lo seek remedial actn
lo Valor Enterprises before resorting to a third parly.
7 This warranty gives you speciltcjlegal rights, and yoQJmay also have other rights which vary Irom slate to slate
*« "^ ^
The Model SM10I Super-Mag Fuil Extender will work on any Combustion Engine: Lawn Mowers Sno
Mobiles Boats Rololillers Motorcycles Garden Tractors Vans r- Pickups Trucks, etc.
Special Note. i; i ' ' I ' f '
Please write lousat Valor Enterprises^ Inc. and tell us the results ol your use of
Ihe Super-Mag Fuel Extender. Your letter may be used in our National
Advertising Program. ;: ' « '
:!VALOR ENTERPRISES, INC.
JJ185 West Hamilton Street
,'V")estMilton.;Ohio45383i j ',
tv>
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With
SUKR-MAG
TNI
Fuel Extender
Patent Pending
IT ALL ADOS UP TO BIG SAVINGS
The high cost of gasoline. That's a problem that affects
everyone. It's also a problem that can be solved with the
Super-Mag Fuel Extender. The Super-Mag has been devel-
oped to increase gas mileage on compact, mid-size and lux-
ury model automobiles with a savings of up to 30%. That
savings adds up to more dollars in your pocketbook instead
of your gas tank.
HELP BEAT INFLATION!
With the rising cost of gasoline, it makes sense not to pay a
penny more than you have to. So economize. The Super-Mag
gives you an alternative-way to fight inflation. If you don't
want to sacrifice comfort, or you don't want to increase your
expenses by buying a new economy car, you can equip the
car you now own with the Super-Mag Fuel Extender. The
Super-Mag installs easily in a matter of minutes. Once it is
installed, you will see results with your first tank of
gasoline. Then, you can join the other Super-Mag owners
across the United States who have already reported a sav-
ings of 10 to 30%!
PROVEN PERFORMANCE
The Super-Mag works on basically the same principle that
was used to make the Alaskan Pipeline more efficient to
operate. When the density of the crude oil flowing through
the pipeline resulted in partial blockage, the pipeline was fit-
ted with magnetized devices, similar to the Super-Mag. The
crude oil molecules were atomized into a separated state
thus eliminating the potential hazards and inefficiency
associated with the build-up. The Super-Mag consists of
several magnetic parts which create a field in your car's fuel
line. This atomized state in the fuel substance gives the
gasoline used in combustion type engines greater value in
both spread and mixing with the air in the tank to produce
energy savings. And, what's more, the Super-Mag doesn't af-
fect your car's total performance except to save you money!
Model No. SM-101
Patent Pending
Increased Mileage 10-30%
Easy to Install
Economical to Own
30-Day Full Guarantee
Fits Most Vehicles
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Used 40,000
5-pound magnets
The theory of molecular dispersion as
cost saving factor has been practiced successfully on
large scale operations like the Alaskan Pipeline. On your automobile it will work with the same proven performance.
Super-Mag users report definite increase in mileage!
Thank you and congratulations on
the "Super-Mag" fuel extender. I own
a 1980 Uncoln Mark VI. my gaa
mileage on the open road before put-
ting the "Super-Mag" on my car was
17 miles per gallon. After installing
the "Super-Mag", I made a trip to
Denver. Colorado, writer is 550 mile*
from Billings. Montana, on this trip I
averaged 24.5 miles per gallon going
down and 25.5 on the return trip, this
was driving at speeds of 55/60 MPH.
For such a small investment of
$19.95. it has more than paid for itself
in saving gasoline on this one tnp.
I am so thoroughly pleased with
the "Super-Mag", that I am recom-
mending this fantastic fuel extender
to all my friends. I wnoleheartedly
recommended every energy conser-
vation minded person to purchase
one for their vehicle.
Eileen Stumpf
Billings, Montana
When I purchased my new car. I
was thrilled with it but I wasn't too
happy about the mileage I got with It.
When I was introduced to the Super-
Mag fuel saver I was extremely skep-
tical about it, but I decided to try it.
Up to that point I was getting about
11 to 12 miles a gallon on my car on
expressway driving and about 8 miles
a gallon for city driving. I had occa-
sion to travel to near-by Arlington
that particular evening which is
about 55 miles from my home so I
took a test drive. To my amazement, I
got 19 miles per gallon. I couldn't
believe it. Since that time. I have
tested it many times, and find that I
now get about 12 to 13 miles per
gallon doing city driving.
I cannot praise the Super-Mag
enough, with the high price of
gasoline, it Is really remarkable.
Dorothy M. DeMore
Garland. Texas
This is to advise you in regards to
my experience with the application of
the "Super-Mag" to the fuel system
of one of my personal automobiles.
I installed the "Super-Mag" on a
1972 Model Plymouth Suburban Sla-
tlonwagon with a 400 cubic inch V8
engine and two barrel carburetor. The
"Super-Mag" was Installed on the
steel fuel line located just upstream
of the point where the line connects
to the carburetor. This car has been
operated primarily in In-city type driv-
ing in heavy traffic with the air condi-
tioner operating and has been driven
approximately 50% of the time by my
teenage son who, I am sure, makes
no particular effort to obtain maxi-
mum fuel economy.
Since installing the "Super-Mag"
on this car it is indicated that mileage
has increased approximately 10 to
12%. Although we nave not made any
mileage tests in regard to highway
type driving, I would expect the im-
provement in fuel economy tc be even
greater under such driving conditions.
Michael E. Martin
Richardson, Texas
I recently purchased a "Fuel Ex-
tender" for my 1978 Dodge truck. I
have had problems with my gas
mileage since purchase. Service on
problems have been to no avail. I was
getting 10.2 miles per gallon. Since I
put on your "Fuel Extender", I am
now getting 14.9 miles per gallon.
That is an increase of 4.7 gallons. My
engine is even running better. It is
more quieter and smoother.
I would like to thank you for your
great Invention. I wish your company
continued success.
Richard L Burch
Pigua. Ohio
I put your Super-Mag on my '74
Maverick. All my driving on the first
test was within the city limits. Before
installation of the Super-Mag I was
averaging 12.5 MPG. After installa-
tion I averaged 13.9 MPG. My car-
buretor has a built-in filter which I
didn't fool with, t know your instruc-
tions say to put the filter behind the
Super-Mag, and I'm going to do this
as soon as I can. I think your product
is great. There are four cars in my
family, and all of them are going to
get a Super-Mag.
Wayne Hall.
Dallas, Texas
I own a 1978 Camaro LT V-8 with a
350 engine. I use my car to commute
to work and to run errandsall in-city
driving; few expressways and no
highway at all. I normally gas up my
car once a week.
Prior to installation of the Super-
Mag Assembly, I was getting 11.87
mpg. After installation of the Super-
Mag, I drove my car as normal. After
six days when the fuel gauge
registered low, I fueled up and
calculated that I obtained 13.10 mpg.
The second week I registered 13.31
mpg and the next week, I registered
14.73 mpg. This represents a 24% in-
crease in miles per gallon in three
weeks.
It would seem that the longer the
Super-Mag remains attached, the bet-
ter miles per gallon I register because
of the continual increase in mpg each
week.
I'm quite excited about this device
and look forward to my next fuel fill-
up to see what new increase I get.
Janis Lee
Richardson. Texas
I own a small distributing com-
pany, and I am the only salesman for
the company. I travel an average of
1.000 miles per week, these are hard
highway miles.
I put the "Super-Mag" on my 1979
Chevrolet Van. and I don't mind tell-
ing you it's one of the best things I
have ever done.
My mileage has increased from 9
miles per gallon to 13.5 miles per
gallon. This means I'm saving dollars
at the end of each route.
I am having less problems with
vapor locking since installing the
"Super-Mag"
Most everyone can afford the small
investment of SI9.95. as it more than
pays for itself in a short period of
time.
Jim Walker
Billings, Montana
Prior to Installing the Super-Mag, I
was getting 18 mpg on my 1979
Chrysler LaBaron. On an accurate
test drive of over 300 miles, my
mileage increased to 21.14 mpg.
I look forward to lots of dollars
saved at today's nigh gas prices and
will encourage my customers to save
fuel and money too.
I think it's great!
Vel Newman
Welser, ID
In my initial test of the Super-Mag
Fuel Extenoer on my 1979 Chevrolet
Caprice Classic wagon, the highway
mileage increased from 14.2 to 18
miles per gallon.
In my business, driving 30.000
miles per year, I will save over $600.00
on my annual fuel bill.
Bob Proctor
Oregon City, OR
The Super-Mag Fuel Extender comes with a 30-Day Full Guarantee.
Distributed by-
For More Information, Contact:
Valor Enterprise*
185 W. Hamilton St.
West Milton. Ohio 45383
Ph: (513)698-4194
Distributed in Canada by:
Canton Imports
95 McNab Street North
.Hamilton. Ont.. L8 N-3 C8
Sales Offices:
Texas Magnetics Corporation
Garland, Texas 75041
Ph: (214)271-2551
S.R.C. Industries
Ontario, Oregon 97914
Ph: (503)889-7261
Printed in U.S.A.
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