My 78 Midget has no Smog crap. No cat, no air pump, not original carb. I
passed PA emissions test with flying colors, tuned by ear, no timing
light and no Multimeter.
Would not have passed a visual inspection tho.
Larry
>>>>On 10/16/99 2:33 AM so and so (Charley & Peggy Robinson) said. (And I
quote:)
>
> I never realized how good we have it in small-town TX until I started
>reading the experiences of those listers who live in CA and other states
>with strict pollution rules. We have a smog inspection only in ;arge
>cities in TX. It's part of the yearly safety inspection. In my small
>town, they check lights, brakes, tires, horn, wipers and the integrity
>of the exhaust system. Can't get a safety sticker if the car has an
>exhaust leak.
>
> My '69 B doesn't have an air-injection head or pump. It was like that
>when I bought it. I expect they'd take me off the road in the states
>where some of you folks reside. I feel a little guilty about its not
>being in original trim. When you get right down to it, it's not good
>citizenship to drive a smog hog. I tell myself that I keep it tuned
>razor sharp and that makes it better than many other vehicles on the
>road but I may be kidding myself.
>
> CR
>
Larry Macy
78 Midget
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