[240/260Z]

Will the proper-size heater hose work as temporary smog-pump hose on my 260?
The outlet hose has several bends and cost around $73-76 at MSA. My 260 doesn't have a lot of stuff under the hood; therefore, I think I can hook it up without as many bends without crimping the hose. What I don't know is whether or not there is enough suction to collapse the hose. If so, perhaps, I can use some bendable-steel pipe in the inlet hose. In Vegas, we have only the sniff test and it is close to time. I will be using information and tips from an email from Tony D. and all the information that all of you have provided me to attempt to past this test the first go around. For at least a million times (it seems), thanks, Ernest (240/260Z) Las Vegas

 

[WillieBoy240Z]

If you just want to pass inspection, sounds like you are on the right track.

I would be curious to see what your sniff test would yield if you just left it alone -- no smog pump operating.

 

[240/260Z]

WillieBoy240Z, thank you very much. The Z man, who has a reputation for good knowledge and service, here in Vegas said that I was having problems last year because I did not have a pump, so I failed the sniff. He major tuned it which cost me $130+. The previous year he rebuilt the carbs the previous year, because it failed. It is getting very costly.

 

[WillieBoy240Z]

don't know anything about NV laws, but maybe you can petition for an exemption. After all, the car is 25 years old, right?

And, I don't know if it works, but there is some stuff in a bottle that auto parts stores sell around here that you add to your gas and run before your test. It is supposed to alter the emissions enough for you to pass most tests. Or so they say.

 

[Adam_260z]

Check wrecking yards

At my local pick-n-pull they had numerous 260z's with smog pumps with both hoses. The pumps might be frozen, but the hoses were usually still usable. I bought a working smog pump, both hoses and the top bracket for $35.

 

[240/260Z]

Re: Check wrecking yards

WillieBoy240Z, the law here is the vehicle must be a 1968 or earlier. If I do not pass it without the additive the first go-around, I will try it the second. Again, thanks Ernest
240/260Z

Adam_260z, this is worth checking into. The salvage yards here are limited and horrible when it comes to 240-280Zs. But I will call. Thanks, Ernest

 

[WillieBoy240Z]

Re: Check wrecking yards

How much does it cost to do the test? Is it done at a State agency or at a private shop? If you flunk, do you get to do a re-test for free or does it cost you more $$ to do it again?

 

[240/260Z]

Re: Check wrecking yards

Willieboy240, for the past two years, I had the test done at a Z shop. I believe the test itself cost either $23 or $27. The reinspection did not cost. Today, I had my PU smog tested at a small smog station, with a coupon that I had, it cost $16 and they will match anyones cost, according to a sign. Retest does not cost. Thanks for inquiring and your interest. I will continue working on the 260, run it and take it in. Ernest (240/260)