Passing Cali smog

[skinsgamer]

Good news (sort of), my mechanic says he sees a light at the end of the cali smog tunnel. My 78 midget's been with him since January and I may be getting her back soon. He's been slowly adjusting the carb to pass smog. I tried to no avail so swallowed my pride and brought it to the only guy in town who would touch her.

 

[Bugeye58]

Nine months for a carb adjustment!? I hope you aren't paying him by the hour. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Jeff

 

[Guest]

Skinsgamer - why are you worried about passing the California smog test? I lived in California for 30 years and cars over 25 years old were always exempt. Did California change the rules in the last few years?

 

[Monark192]

Yep - It is 1975 and earlier cars that are exempt now.

 

[sideache]

Monark is right. No sliding scale of 25/30 years in California. 1975 is it. If your going to buy a classic in California, make sure it's a 74 or earlier.

 

[skinsgamer]

The nine months have been pretty much the kind of "when he has time he fiddles with the toy". I have an estimate for $300.00 to do the carb and adjust valves, timing etc... to pass smog.

And yes, in Cali don't buy classics newer than 74!!

 

[Monark192]

Just to clarify, it is 1975 model year and older cars that are exempt from smog inspections. See here:CA DMV Smog Info