Topic: My runner is a gross polluter

[AaronB]

Just had it smogged and the HC (PPM) failed at 277 the max allowed is 270  . I think it might be something with the air/fuel. It just doesnt idle right. This sucks! now I have to take it to a gold service tech and pay more money

[kneedownnate]

Man, that sucks!  I always ask them to sniff the tailpipe first and abort the test if it doesn't pass.  It's saved me once.

[brainlessfool]

always ask for a pretest. if they won't go some where elas.

[MiniSimp]

What did you fix/clean/adjust before the test?

[86bobbedtoy]

sorry to hear that, but sounds like you will pass fairly easy. the referees are rude as hell but will help a little.

[AaronB [OP]]

im not sure what the deal is. The motor is a brand new rebuild. The guy i bought it from is the one that put it in so there is probably something not hooked up right. I havent really checked it out, I just did a visual of everything to see if there was anything out of place.

[iNfErNaL]

im not sure what the deal is. The motor is a brand new rebuild. The guy i bought it from is the one that put it in so there is probably something not hooked up right. I havent really checked it out, I just did a visual of everything to see if there was anything out of place.

Damn dude,I wish I would've known before you took it.I could've got you hooked up.

[79coyotefrg]

dang i love Arkansas,  when the bugs get bad in the summertime i dump a couple qts of atf  in the gas tank  and  fumigate 

[86bobbedtoy]

dang i love Arkansas,  when the bugs get bad in the summertime i dump a couple qts of atf  in the gas tank  and  fumigate 

YEAH BOY.

[AaronB [OP]]

Damn dude,I wish I would've known before you took it.I could've got you hooked up.

Yeah, I just figured everything would be good. Thats what I get for not doing the work myself.

[MiniSimp]

What was your timing set at?

[AaronB [OP]]

What was your timing set at?

I have no Idea. I havent even messed with it yet.

[kneedownnate]

Didn't even consider timing!  I believe you have 3 degrees leeway either way, so you can retard it 3 degrees and pass a little easier.  I believe this is often the cause of the "my truck had more power before I got it smogged, what did they do?!" comment.

[AaronB [OP]]

well it ended up being a vacuum leak. He also said I need to change the intake manifold gasket which didnt make any sence because it was just replaced with less than 30miles on it.