Interesting bit of CO trivia: I talked to the emissions guy when I got
Mrs. Merdle tested and he told me that they're SUPPOSED to do the
emissions test based on the age of the engine, but that it's a law more
observed in the breach than in the keeping.
If they crack down on this, Mrs. M. would have to meet '80 standards with
the engine I've got in her, UNLESS it the engine I bought reman'd from
Jasper used later model block (block SN is the determining factor for the
test) in which case, who knows what "year" my engine would be
considered. It could really get silly, since people with a 302 from long
ago could get a reman'd one using a block from not so long ago and have
to meet new standards just b/c they've swapped blocks.
bill
On Tue, 12 Jun 2001 16:17:14 -0600 "Jim Hall" <jimfoo@qwest.net> writes:
> That would depend on what state you live in. I think most states
> aren't
> like California, thank god! In Colo, we can put what ever engine we
> want
> in an old car. In fact with classic plates, I only have to get 1
> smog
> test ever, I passed it, and never need to worry about it again. :)
>
> TeriAnn Wakeman wrote:
> >
> > >what kind of a nightmare would it be trying to fit a newer engine
> like say a
> > >'98 Jeep 4cyl or a 2000 Jeep V6? I figure the electronics would
> kill you,
> > >but I just thought I'd ask... I've seen a couple motors for
> amazingly low
> > >prices lately.
> >
> > Why would he want a series rig that needed SMOG testing?
> --
> Jim Hall
> 1966 88" Elephant Chaser
> http://www.users.qwest.net/~jimfoo
> "You know, I never really damaged my Rover 'till I started wheeling
>
> with Jim." Mitch Stockdale
>
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