Jim and Patrick,
I just talked to DMV and they comfirmed what youa re both saying. They
could not confirm the increase to 30 years after 2002 or 2003, but I
rememeber this from when it was first passed. I guess I was under the
mistaken impression that this would roll-over each year until the 30 year
mark was hit.
Gerard
At 10:59 AM -0800 12/13/99, Elliott, Patrick wrote:
>I recall that the new smog law called for a rolling 25 year exemption,
>starting in 2002 ( or was it 2003?). Which doesn't make much sense since
>they exempted '73 and back. ('73 + 25 =1998) why wait to start the rolling
>exemption ? , But being this is California, it makes perfect sense. I have
>a friend that has two '75 MGB's that he's parked until they're exempt.
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Jim Algar [mailto:JamesA@hi-torque.com]
>Sent: Monday, December 13, 1999 9:37 AM
>To: chuck
>Cc: Gerard Chateauvieux; spridget list
>Subject: Re: 1500 Midget
>
>
>Gerard,
>California smog exemption was changed a while back to include 1973 and
>earlier
>vehicles. But I don't remember anything about bringing that year forward at
>each
>new year. I would double-check with the DMV before I would start tearing up
>the
>smog system. But Chuck's word about the smog pump is correct; I ran my '69
>Sprite for many years with an empty pump (of course, since it's now exempt,
>the
>pump was tossed over the back fence some time ago.) Just make sure the check
>valve in the system is working so exhaust gasses don't come back through the
>pump.
>
>Regards,
>Jim Algar
>
>
>chuck wrote:
>
>> 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
>> >
>> > G G Gerard Chateauvieux
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