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
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> G G Gerard Chateauvieux
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> R R pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com
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