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<x-flowed>On 28 Feb 2002, at 22:16, Everett Barnes wrote: > > On 28 Feb 2002, at 18:37, Everett Barnes wrote: > > > I took my '67 to be smogged yesterday and it failed. Crap. 1967 is >the >first year that has to be smogged too. I need some advice on what I can do >to reduce the emissions so I may pass. > > > > > > Specs (settings double-checked tonight): > > > >Jim Adney said: > >You didn't mention the valves. > > >Valves set to a tight .006" all around approx. 1,000 miles ago, I'll be >setting them to .004" next time except for the #3 exhaust valve, maybe >before I smog it again? Looking at the readings you posted, as well as the statement that #3 seems to not be firing reminded me of a 68 triumph spitfire I had long ago. Had to take it in for smog, was blowing a ton of Hydrocarbons at idle. Fortunately it was exempt due to factory dual carbs. Later on I did a compression test, ended up finding out that #4 exhaust seat was cracked in half. A compression test would seem to be in order as Jim suggested Im betting that your #3 is just not buring the gas correctly/completely/at all Drake Lawson San Jose, Ca _________________________________________________________________ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx ------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe? mailto:type3-request@vwtype3.org, Subject: unsubscribe </x-flowed>