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Old 07-15-2009, 02:17 PM
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'84 pickup wont pass emissions

I'm at a loss at this point. It's a 22R carburated. Recent work on the truck includes:

new exhaust & cat
plugs, cap, rotor
PCV
oil & air filters (oil change, duh)

The truck seems to be running as smooth as ever, but the CO reading is high. Are there any tricks to get a car to pass the test, even if the fix is just temporary? I've heard alcohol in the gas, but not sure what kind of alcohol or if this is even a good idea. Anything else?

Thanks in advance! I just want to get this thing back on the trails
Old 07-16-2009, 05:47 PM
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try seafoaming it. youtube seafoam and you'll find a bunch of videos. supposedly its "guaranteed" to make your vehicle pass emissions
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Thanks, any other suggestions?

I'd like to get any info I can before I take it in to get tested again. I've had to pay for the test three times now
Old 07-25-2009, 10:47 PM
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Go over to the Marlin Crawler forums in the engine drive/train section there is a thread at the top of the page that gives information and tips on how to pass smog, try it out, im sure you will find some helpfull tips there.
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This is more of a last resort. I've done this in a parking lot near the inspection just before taking it in. Find the air adjustment on your carb. Lean it out while listening and watching a vacuum gage if you got one. Lean means it runs hotter, so don't leave it like this after inspection or you'll burn valves. good luck. let us know your results.
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