Failed Emissions test with carb'd '85 - what to do?

[PKRWUD]

Originally posted by Fox Body
PKRWUD this is said respectfully, no malintent towards you.

No sweat. I was being somewhat facetious while trying to make a point.

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The snake-oil you are referring to is prety much juat alcohol. Alcohol burns clean, and adding some to a tank already low on gas will improve your emissions. It will also tear up anything rubber or plastic in your fuel system. Your new Holley will quit running because the needle and seat will swell shut. I wouldn't recommend it.

Lower your fuel pressure, lean out your mixture, and get it hot. That should help you pass. Also, you didn't say whether or not you have cats. If you do, the rich mixture you have been running will clog them up, and render them useless. When you do the things mentioned, test it again. If it fails, post the numbers again, and by comparing them to the old ones, we'll be able to tell you what's going on.

Take care,
-Chris