Gerard,
California smog exemption was changed a while back to include 1973 and earlier
vehicles. But I don't remember anything about bringing that year forward at each
new year. I would double-check with the DMV before I would start tearing up the
smog system. But Chuck's word about the smog pump is correct; I ran my '69
Sprite for many years with an empty pump (of course, since it's now exempt, the
pump was tossed over the back fence some time ago.) Just make sure the check
valve in the system is working so exhaust gasses don't come back through the
pump.
Regards,
Jim Algar
chuck wrote:
> You can disasemble the air pump easily, then remove the
> carbon vanes, lube the bishings, and reassemble. It turns but
> it doesn't pump air. Just a small flywheel. But usually gets
> you thru inspection.
>
> chuck
>
> Gerard Chateauvieux wrote:
>
> > Does anyone on the list have experience decomissioning the smog system on a
> > 1500 Midget? I;m looking at a '75 that has a frozen air pump and would
> > rather not have to replace it. I think '75s will be smog exempt after the
> > first of the year in California. Any advice appreciated.
> >
> > Gerard
> >
> > G G Gerard Chateauvieux
> > E A
> > R R pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com
> > A A
> > R G Pixelsmith on Duty
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> > S http://www.gerardsgarage.com
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