[T3] Help passing smog test!

[ForKenD@aol.com]

I need some help passing the smog test here in Washington state.  Yeah 
right,...I know they passed a new law that exempts my 71 square., but that 
starts after the millenium and not a moment sooner according to the greedy 
tax collectors.  I, meanwhile, am driving on expired tabs,... and after a 
contriversial refferendum just passed here giving us $30.00 a year tabs, but 
took millions of dollars from law enforcement, (pissing them off), 
encouraging many to wait untill after the new law takes effect, (Jan. 1st), 
to renew thier tabs; further screwing the state for money thus, further 
pissing off the cops....anyway.  I can't afford to get caught, but I can't 
buy my tabs unless I pass.  So here's the deal.

I flunked the first test with dual weber 34's.  I put stock solex 32's on 
from an older model and almost passed.  After flunking twice here in this 
state, you can get a waiver if you spend $100.00 at a certified shop,and have 
an improved reading, and,...OH S*%# A VISUAL INSPECTION!  Instant flunk with 
my non stock, non fuel injected, tampered with vehicle.  Washington state 
hates carbs, hates dark, and I'm suprized they have'nt been more involved in 
the carb vs. injection and dark vs. stock threads here on the list!  So I 
need to pass hands down and hatch down!  Here are my current results:

CRUISE  HC/ppm=0083 limit=0900  CO%=00.73 limit=06.00  CO+CO2%=13.58
IDLE  HC/ppm=1185 limit=0900  CO%=00.16 limit=06.00  CO+CO2%=07.51

I passed all but the HC @ idle.  The test allows up to 1100 rpm idle speed 
during the test.  The last results shown above, the idle was at 651rpm.  A 
mechanic I spoke with told me to retake the test, but with the idle as close 
to the max level as possible.  Sound right?  Do I need to close or open the 
idle/air screw?  What (that I can adjust) controls the Hydrocarbon levels?  
Once I pass can I show them my exhaust outlet and remind them they will never 
stick thier probe into it again?

Ken D. 71 SQUARE

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