Emission equipment removal

[62vette]

There is a lot of discussion in the forums about removing the smog/emission control equipment.

Here in the Netherlands there is no need for this equipment on our classic cars. So I would like to remove all of it (maybe except for the gas-vapour tank).

I have been searching the forums for a 'work-list' or 'check-list' with steps in the apropriate order to take the system off of the engine.

Is it possible for someone on the list who has experience in taking these items off to compile a detailed plan on how to tackle this job?

[Mat M]

I don't know about it being THAT detailed, but here is what I did on my 71:

1) unbolt the air pump, chuck it and the belt into the corner.

2) unbolt the diaphragm, file it into the round file.

3) relieve the balance tube of all protuberances and plug resulting holes. (if you really want to go "bling," fill the holes with the appropriate sized bolts, grind off the heads, use appropriate filler and polish smooth.

4) remove gas vapor tank (even though you are thinking not) and install a "manifold" to which all the gas/tank vent lines run.

[62vette]

Thanks Mat.

Maybe you should come over this weekend and help me out....