Brent,
Just thought I'd jump in here.
The descriptions of ignition circuts you have already are accurate.
If this circut doesn't work you wouldn't be driving to the test site
anyway.
Because........... the circut is only complete if both the positive AND
negative
poles are connected properly.
It is possible for even the most experienced mechanics to make simple
mistakes,
especially on cars they're not familiar with. Unless you're absouletely
sure your
car won't pass the smog test (ie. big clouds of smoke comming from the
tailpipe)
go ahead and run it through. If it doesn't pass by a small margin let the
mechanic
there fiddle with the settings maybe $60 worth. If it doesn't pass by a
BIG margin
you probally have something mechanically wrong and it's time to get out
the
troubleshooting guide. The folks on the list will be happy to help out
too.
What I'm saying here is don't let the state intimidate you into buying a
new Hyundai
just because they don't like old cars. That gross poluter law is headed
for the courts
and us classic car folks ain't gonna just roll over and play dead. If you
do end up in
a battle with the state I'm sure there's at least one lawyer on this list
who would be
happy to help you out. WE MAINTAIN OUR CARS!!!!!!! and that's a lot more
than most
drivers do.
OK, I'll get down off my soap box here. Good luck with your project, and
hang in there.
It may not be easy, but it'll be worth it when you're crusing down the
PCH in the car
you fixed up yourself.
Cheers,
John Matthews
'61 & '65 Heralds
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