Vehicle Emissions Test Failure
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From: Murfreesboro,TN
St. Jude Donor '03
Vehicle Emissions Test Failure
I just bought a 78 Pace Car (L82) that can’t pass Tennessee Inspection.
The results were:
HC: 593 (Limit 400) Fail.
CO: 4.58 (Limit 4.00) Fail
CO2: 9.63 (Just a reading, not listed as Pass/Fail)
Tampering Inspection Fuel Inlet restrictor: Pass
Tampering Inspection Catalytic Converter: Pass
Tampering Inspection Proper seal in Gas Cap: Pass
I am waiting to hear from the State Mechanic to get an appointment, but was wondering if there is anything I can check that may help with a quick fix. Or if these numbers look unusually high.
Thanks
:sad:
The results were:
HC: 593 (Limit 400) Fail.
CO: 4.58 (Limit 4.00) Fail
CO2: 9.63 (Just a reading, not listed as Pass/Fail)
Tampering Inspection Fuel Inlet restrictor: Pass
Tampering Inspection Catalytic Converter: Pass
Tampering Inspection Proper seal in Gas Cap: Pass
I am waiting to hear from the State Mechanic to get an appointment, but was wondering if there is anything I can check that may help with a quick fix. Or if these numbers look unusually high.
Thanks
:sad:
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Re: Vehicle Emissions Test Failure (edm1)
It's running rich. Things to check:
Choke opening all the way?
Clogged air filter.
Main well plugs leaking.
Catalytic converter may be damaged by now if it has been running rich for awhile. If it's the original one you want to replace it anyway as it is very restrictive.
Choke opening all the way?
Clogged air filter.
Main well plugs leaking.
Catalytic converter may be damaged by now if it has been running rich for awhile. If it's the original one you want to replace it anyway as it is very restrictive.
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Re: Vehicle Emissions Test Failure (smonska)
I feel stupid asking, but what is a fuel inlet restrictor?
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Re: Vehicle Emissions Test Failure (Stevo)
There is a fuel additive that guarantees you will pass that part of the test...sorry I don't know more about it...
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Re: Vehicle Emissions Test Failure (edm1)
There is a fuel additive that guarantees you will pass that part of the test...sorry I don't know more about it...
Anyone know what this additive is? Any problems with using it?
Anyone know what this additive is? Any problems with using it?
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St. Jude Donor '03
Re: Vehicle Emissions Test Failure (td-machines)
I passed!
Ran some SEAFOAM through it.
Reduced HC from 593 to 145 (Limit 400)
Reduced CO From 4.58 to 1.81 (Limit 4.00)
CO2 from 9.63 to 12.58
:) :smash: :smash: :) ;)
Ran some SEAFOAM through it.
Reduced HC from 593 to 145 (Limit 400)
Reduced CO From 4.58 to 1.81 (Limit 4.00)
CO2 from 9.63 to 12.58
:) :smash: :smash: :) ;)
