SMOG (aka A.I.R) pump rebuilders

[rfmaster]

The SMOG (aka A.I.R.) consumes very little engine power, less than 1/10 HP. (BMW uses an electric motor to power its AIR pump). It is on the par with an idler pulley used in most serpentine belt setups. Most of the times the plastic impeller gets the hot treatment and melts down. Next thing prone to failure are bearings. Other then the darn thing looks ugly and additional hoses I have no heartburn about it being there.

Most of smog inspectors are not very sharp when it comes to 70's equipment - they do not see 60 & 70 rides very often. The smog referees are the experts and can not be fooled very easily - these guys are very knowledgeable.

Since I do not drive my rig into LA-LA county, my only concern are the spot road stops (smog traps) they occasionally have in So-Cal. So as long all the stuff is in, looks functional and connected they do not bother older rides too much. They are primarily after rice rocket crowd, expired registrations and red check engine light drivers.

Found a rebuild unit from A1 Cardone. The two pumps that I have have shot bearings - squeal like a pig in abattoir.

//RF