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Jun 30, 2004 | 03:29 PM

Corvettaholic

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smog pump died

It seems the smog pump on my 85 froze up, and therefore the belt burned up. So I pulled off the smog pump and tried to gut it, but I can't figure out how to get the goodies out of it, so I'm picking up a new one at NAPA in a couple hours. Isn't there a smog pump delete kit? Where would I get it and what happens if I have no smog pump?

Jul 1, 2004 | 12:28 AM

bogus

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Re: smog pump died (Corvettaholic)

Eckler's and MAD have bypass kits...

you only need it if you have emissions inspections.

Jul 1, 2004 | 09:52 AM

AGENT 86

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Re: smog pump died (Corvettaholic)

Mine was going south and we have no emmisions inspections so I tossed it and built an eliminator bracket. Removing it really cleans up the engine bay and makes removing the valve cover that much easier. I plan on posting the specs of my bracket, but can't find the measurements I saved. Will continue to look, but will probably have to go physically remeasure the parts.
Here are a few pics to show you what I'm talking about.

Jul 17, 2004 | 01:28 PM

5ltreetr

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that looks awesome...mine is going too,so I was looking at the eliminator kit in Mid America,but can't justify spending $180 on that...would you be interested in making another one??...if not,did you at least find those dimensions?...Dan

Jul 17, 2004 | 01:45 PM

vinnies87

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Agent86 - you really should sell that design to someone, both looks & function fit is 100% better than those cheap kits...

Jul 17, 2004 | 02:04 PM

MtlSphere

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Removing the "goodies" from the air pump just takes a lil patience.

I used a fine tooth hacksaw blade and sawed the blades off the shaft. Then liberally re-greased the bearing and put it back together. Maybe took all of two hours start to finish but saved over $160.00 plus shipping for an eliminator kit.

I removed the air switching valves at the same time and not long after replaced the shorties with long toob Hedman hedders. All in all the engine compartment has a much cleaner appearance.