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Advice needed re smog failure on '79 Clipper, 24-footer

Started by mfisher, March 06, 2007, 11:58:35 AM

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mfisher

March 06, 2007, 11:58:35 AM

After huge expense to rebuild the 440 engine the Edelbrock carburetor will not pass smog and must be replaced at even more expense.  Earlier advice had convinced me to go to Edelbrock after meltdown of Thermo-quad. New mechanic, smog specialist, says they cannot make it work--incompatibile with EGR.  I won't be able to get exemption from smog referee either.  After $12k spent on rebuild and tranny repair I'm looking at $2500 more to change carburetor again get it to pass smog.  Would I be better off just to sell the rebuilt engine outright?  It only has 5000 miles on it. How much could I get for it? The rebuild cost $9000, engine is good and strong.  The coach is in good condition, barely used since I bought it from Conrad Liberty.  I just want to sell it or part it out.  Thanks.

JerryT

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March 08, 2007, 02:49:24 PM
mfisher
Don't give up, you got the hard work all done. If your not passing then your motors (dirty) too much fuel. Find a GOOD mechanic. Try the race shops, you may need re-jetting and re-tuning, and the EGR thing is simple. This thing is solvable. It's just a game, play to win.
JerryT

mfisher

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March 16, 2007, 02:15:33 PM
We're done!  After huge expense and a real go-round with the shop, it's smogged and will continue to be for many years!  Now we just need to sell it.  Check the classifieds and give us a call since we MUST SELL SOON and will work with a buyer.
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