dennisonwj
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- Mar 26, 2014
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- Ram Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 318
My smog system has been crippled by a PO. I would like to remove it altogether instead of replace it. The truck is a 1987 Ramcharger with a 318 and automatic tranny. The vehicle is registered "historic" in my state and does not require inspection, I will be KEEPING a high flow catalytic converter, by the engine side emissions and vacuum stuff I want to remove over time.
As it site, the smog pump belt has been removed, the smog canister is melted (looks to be on purpose by PO). The pump is still attached and the plumping is still there, someone has just jammed a large carriage bolt into the hose and smashed it with a tube clamp (holy cr^&, what I said).
I want to remove the pump (should be easy) and remove the plumbing capping any holes in the "back of the motor" (seems really difficult), I was hoping not to have to pull the motor out to do this work, the truck sits rather high and I am not sure that I can find a cherry picker with a "tall" enough boom to pull the motor up and out (if you know of one, please tell me).
As it site, the smog pump belt has been removed, the smog canister is melted (looks to be on purpose by PO). The pump is still attached and the plumping is still there, someone has just jammed a large carriage bolt into the hose and smashed it with a tube clamp (holy cr^&, what I said).
I want to remove the pump (should be easy) and remove the plumbing capping any holes in the "back of the motor" (seems really difficult), I was hoping not to have to pull the motor out to do this work, the truck sits rather high and I am not sure that I can find a cherry picker with a "tall" enough boom to pull the motor up and out (if you know of one, please tell me).