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72gmcshorty · 07-12-2003, 08:53 PM

Today was supposed to be THE day. Bought some mags and tires and put them on. Found one side of rim rubbing against spindle. Grinded spindle down problem solved. Now have to go through Aircare (vehicle emissions testing, $24 test fee). Waiting in line and truck overheats ( damn not properly closed cap). Go back to Aircare and wait. Go through aircare and FAIL...big time. Go find a mechanic who knows how to deal with a carb. Go to mechanic and he adjusts my carb to the smallest jets he had (FREE). He said to try Aircare again because he thought they had it set close enough to pass. Go through Aircare again (another $24 paid) and fail again (just barely this time). GO back to mechanic and he says they'll fix it on Monday. Insurance permit runs out on Sunday so decide to leave truck there. He says it's probably overheating because I have no fan shroud. Gotta hit the junkyard for electric fans. At least I got a ride home from the mechanics son. What pisses me of the most though, I have to pay the AIRCARE fee AGAIN!!!!!! 3 x $24.....GRRRR.....at least everyone says my truck rocks...

Almost forgot....Plus I ran out of gas...Just managed to literally roll into gas station... This truck just makes me laugh now

krue · 07-12-2003, 09:03 PM

Man! It must really suck to live where emissions are an issue!:p
I pay $5 for an inspection sticker and all I really need is enough glass left on the windshield to stick it to!

Enough bragging, seriously I hope you pass it this time!

72gmcshorty · 07-12-2003, 09:13 PM

Inspection was on last wednesday. $75 at least the mecahic was nice enough to tell me the the things to fix so he didn't have to fail it. Plus he fixed a couple of little things. Parts and labour... $350.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 07-12-2003, 10:59 PM

What are emission's test's????? We do not have that crap here thankfully.

Glen · 07-13-2003, 11:32 AM

retard your timing back to 8 degrees, I have to do it every year here too. I drive it back home an put the timing back.

SCOTI · 07-13-2003, 11:36 AM

Clean oil helps tremendously as well. Change the oil immediately before getting the inspect (same day).

Class of 69 · 07-13-2003, 12:03 PM

We had emissions testing here for 10 years. Then the Fed money ran out, so the State closed em up!!! Run em any way you want now, but the Feds are looking at pulling other grants to get the State to comply again!

jef5150 · 07-13-2003, 12:20 PM

even though i live in California.The county i live in is "Exempt" from the smog check laws!!All im required is current regs & liability insur.Even if i bring a vehicle from another county,no smog required.,,,{calaveras county}

SweetandLong68 · 07-13-2003, 01:13 PM

Well remind me never to move to British Columbia.

Here anything pre-72 just have to have a safety inspection. Make sure you lights, signals, horn work basically.

Good luck.

Definetly change the oil, sparkplugs, and get some good gas before you go the next time.

lata
CHRIS

07-12-2003, 08:53 PM	#1
72gmcshorty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Delta, British Columbia Posts: 1,344	The problems never end..... Today was supposed to be THE day. Bought some mags and tires and put them on. Found one side of rim rubbing against spindle. Grinded spindle down problem solved. Now have to go through Aircare (vehicle emissions testing, $24 test fee). Waiting in line and truck overheats ( damn not properly closed cap). Go back to Aircare and wait. Go through aircare and FAIL...big time. Go find a mechanic who knows how to deal with a carb. Go to mechanic and he adjusts my carb to the smallest jets he had (FREE). He said to try Aircare again because he thought they had it set close enough to pass. Go through Aircare again (another $24 paid) and fail again (just barely this time). GO back to mechanic and he says they'll fix it on Monday. Insurance permit runs out on Sunday so decide to leave truck there. He says it's probably overheating because I have no fan shroud. Gotta hit the junkyard for electric fans. At least I got a ride home from the mechanics son. What pisses me of the most though, I have to pay the AIRCARE fee AGAIN!!!!!! 3 x $24.....GRRRR.....at least everyone says my truck rocks... Almost forgot....Plus I ran out of gas...Just managed to literally roll into gas station... This truck just makes me laugh now __________________ 1992 Gmc 2wd 1972 Chevy Blazer 2wd Last edited by 72gmcshorty; 07-12-2003 at 09:15 PM.

07-12-2003, 09:03 PM	#2
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Man! It must really suck to live where emissions are an issue!:p I pay $5 for an inspection sticker and all I really need is enough glass left on the windshield to stick it to! Enough bragging, seriously I hope you pass it this time! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

07-12-2003, 09:13 PM	#3
72gmcshorty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Delta, British Columbia Posts: 1,344	Inspection was on last wednesday. $75 at least the mecahic was nice enough to tell me the the things to fix so he didn't have to fail it. Plus he fixed a couple of little things. Parts and labour... $350. __________________ 1992 Gmc 2wd 1972 Chevy Blazer 2wd

07-12-2003, 10:59 PM	#4
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	What are emission's test's????? We do not have that crap here thankfully. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

07-13-2003, 11:36 AM	#6
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,031	Clean oil helps tremendously as well. Change the oil immediately before getting the inspect (same day). __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

07-13-2003, 11:32 AM	#5
Glen Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 189	retard your timing back to 8 degrees, I have to do it every year here too. I drive it back home an put the timing back.

07-13-2003, 12:03 PM	#7
Class of 69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Stillwater MN Posts: 1,166	We had emissions testing here for 10 years. Then the Fed money ran out, so the State closed em up!!! Run em any way you want now, but the Feds are looking at pulling other grants to get the State to comply again! __________________ 69 GMC K10 ..some restoration required....still..

07-13-2003, 12:20 PM	#8
jef5150 Inline 69 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: valleysprings,california Posts: 1,018	even though i live in California.The county i live in is "Exempt" from the smog check laws!!All im required is current regs & liability insur.Even if i bring a vehicle from another county,no smog required.,,,{calaveras county}

07-13-2003, 01:13 PM	#9
SweetandLong68 Your UncleBen Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Indian Trail, NC Posts: 590	Well remind me never to move to British Columbia. Here anything pre-72 just have to have a safety inspection. Make sure you lights, signals, horn work basically. Good luck. Definetly change the oil, sparkplugs, and get some good gas before you go the next time. lata CHRIS __________________ 68 C10 shortbed -- Street/Strip

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