1980 Airpump
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1980 Airpump
Hi all, due to the failure of several emissions related components and the relative scarcity of locating good used or even new ones, I have been thinking of just taking the whole airpump and related stuff out. I know this is not "legal" but the truck is basically a farm truck at this point and does not require emission testing. So, has anyone done this? The EGR looks to act like a big spacer for the 1bl Carter carb so maybe I can blank it off? The whole system (emission) is all mechanical so I am not going to have to fool any sensors. Help!
TIA, Chris
1980 Ford F-100
TIA, Chris
1980 Ford F-100
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1980 Airpump
You can just disconnect the whole works and leave that spacer in place, or, if you can find a truck with a non-catalist emissions sticker, they have a carb spacer with only a vacum port for the PCV, and a nice stamped steel alternator bracket that doesn't have the air pump bracket on it. It's a while since I had my carb off, but, I'm pretty sure you can't just put in shorter studs and bolt the carb on,or I would have done it.
Evan MacDonald
82 F100 FlareSide 2wd
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Evan MacDonald
82 F100 FlareSide 2wd
HD 300-6 9.5:1 CR
Clifford 270H cam
Hedman Hedder
SBC valved 66 240 head
Headlight Relays - Delanty Style
NP435(6.69 low)
3.55 Geared ARB'd 9"
31x10.50/15 Cooper Discoverer LT's
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