question about deleting the cats-
what has to be done about the air system and smog pump?
what has to be done about the air system and smog pump?
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You'll usually just eliminate the air injection system as well. Remove the belt from the pump, plug any vacuum lines, and yank the air injection manifold and plug the holes in the back of the heads with short 5/8-11 bolts and you'll be fine.
Or - goofy as it sounds - if you're planning on getting a Mustang offroad H pipe, those usually come with an air injection hookup, so you could go ahead and keep that system intact if you choose. :p I have my Mustang crossovers capped off with a piece of hose and a closed-end lugnut, though it'd be better to cut it off and weld a patch over the hole.Last edited by 1987cp; 09-18-2009, 03:56 PM.2012 Mazda5 Touring | Finally working on the LTD again!
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and make sure the inspection station isn't going to poo-poo the idea the next time you go for a safety inspection.
Just because we don't get sniffed here in missouri anymore, doesn't mean I can take all my stuff off. My inspector guy said he doesn't care if it doesn't work or is hollowed out, it just has to visually look like it is still there.
and here is a little excerpt from the new york codes...
Each emissions inspection confirms the presence and connection of the vehicle's required emission control devices. This includes making sure that the vehicle's gas cap is present and in good condition, and fits properly fit.
The emission control devices are examined if the vehicle was originally manufactured with them. The vehicle model years affected are indicated.
•Catalytic converter (CAT) - all model years
•Exhaust gas recirculation valve (EGR) - all model years
•Positive crankcase ventilation system (PCV) - all model years
•Air injection system (AIS) - 1984 and newer
•Evaporative emission control (EVAP) - 1984 and newer
•Fuel inlet restrictor (FIR) - 1984 and newer
•Thermostatic air cleaner (TAC) - 1984 and newer1987 Country Squire LX Wagon 5.0L: Daily Ride......1964 Lincoln Continental 430ci: Toy #1.
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I wont get screwed on inspection- Friends work at some inspection stations. theyll make sure i wont die, but dont sweat the small stuff.Comment
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I assume a Thermostatic Air Cleaner refers to one with a heat stove provision, but what the heck is a Fuel Inlet Restrictor?
I should make a catalogue, just for my own curiosity, of all the states that require safety inspections. It amazes me how many there are.2012 Mazda5 Touring | Finally working on the LTD again!
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I believe the fuel inlet restrictor was the thing in the end of the gas filler neck that made it impossible to put a leaded gas nozzle in it. Kind of a vestigial automotive organ now that no one has sold leaded gas for the better portion of 40 years, but may God have mercy on your soul if you remove it...
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Leaded gas existed a lot more recently than 40 years ago. I remember seeing the restrictor ripped out of our 77 Marquis when I was a kid so it could run leaded gas. Can't be more than 20 years ago this was.86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
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Why would you want to run leaded gas in a '77?2012 Mazda5 Touring | Finally working on the LTD again!
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Because it was cheaper at the time, and when the converters are hollow, it doesn't matter.86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
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Originally posted by phayzer5
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Enigma - those rules sounds just like VA - the stuff just has to "be" there, and be hooked up.
They only sniff in big cities here (up to the locality, as part of local taxing/vehicle code ) so Im sure there are a lot of hollow cats running around here.Pete ::::>>> resident LED addict and CFI defector LED bulb replacements
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Wow I'm glad ND doesnt have yearly inspections... I would be S.O.L.sigpicComment
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Smog checks are pretty much BS if you ask me, but I do think safety inspections ought to be required. Mostly I want to know the other people on the road aren't driving with no brakes and 10 year old bald tires. I could care less if they're killing birds, I just don't want to die because someone was too cheap to replace their tires.86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
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Originally posted by phayzer5
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That's how it is around here. I wish I could get rid of my air pump just because it takes up so much space but nope, it has to be there.Originally posted by 85crownHPP View Post2020 F250 - 7.3 4x4 CCSB STX 3.55's - BAKFlip MX4
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i agree, im glad that there is yearly safety....
but then theres the idiots who 'know' people and pass unsafe cars! at least I make sure mine are safe before i kill birdsComment
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leaded gas was around till the late 80's.......my dads 78 f150 , my 68 torino, and my 73 cougar took leaded gas
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