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Old Nov 14, 2002 | 05:05 PM
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Angry help with the smog system

can any one tell me how to make my 1st gen
run with out the smog system , is there a diagram .
or process..? thanks
Jeff
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Old Nov 14, 2002 | 05:15 PM
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I would suggest doing a search for "rats nest". That will get you started.
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Old Nov 14, 2002 | 07:21 PM
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I take it that you were joking ?
or is there a web site ,rats nest?
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Old Nov 15, 2002 | 05:55 AM
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nope, I'm not joking. All those solenoid valves and vacuum hoses on the top of your engine are affectionately refered to as the "rats nest". Makes sense right?
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Old Nov 15, 2002 | 11:29 AM
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I did this yesterday on my '80 after installing a Racing Bleat header and covering the ACV, EGR, and heat exchanger holes. All the motor needs to run is a PCV valve, a vacuum tank purge line, and vacuum lines for the distributor advance. I plumbed in a TEE for the tank purge line. The PCV valve sucks on the air-oil seperator tube to vent crankcase gases. Cap-off or plug any extra vacuum fittings in the air cleaner housing as well as the carb. There will be a lot of them. Pretty simple, huh?

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Old Nov 15, 2002 | 02:46 PM
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Thanks alot for your help .. will this also make
the car run better ?
Jeff
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Old Nov 15, 2002 | 10:16 PM
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I have one more Question ,
I am going to remove all the things I have to , except
the heat exchanger , will this cause any problems?
thanks ,Jeff
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