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| California smog test [message #153530] |
Mon, 19 December 2011 09:15  |
PETEinLongBeach
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I unexpectedly discovered that even though my coach had a valid smog certificate when I bought it the middle of last year, my registration renewal is calling for a new biennial certificate this year. I'm guessing this is because I had a registration renewal last December, so even though it hasn't been 2 years, it is the 2nd renewal. *Sigh*
Anyway, just wondering what I should expect from the "visual inspection". Will the test station need to get under the hatch, hook up equipment, remove the air cleaner, or ?? The 2010 certificate shows the coach passed very cleanly, and I've only put less than 1500 miles on it since then, but I just want to be prepared so I don't have any surprises.
Thanks for any advice!
Pete Smay
Long Beach, CA
1977 Kingsley
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| Re: [GMCnet] California smog test [message #153535 is a reply to message #153530] |
Mon, 19 December 2011 09:26  |
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don't know where you are located, but you should call JimK and ask him
gene
On Mon, Dec 19, 2011 at 7:15 AM, Pete <peteinlb@aol.com> wrote:
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> I just discovered that even though my coach had a valid smog certificate
> when I bought it the middle of last year, my registration renewal is
> calling for a new biennial certificate this year. I'm guessing this is
> because I had a registration renewal last December, so even though it
> hasn't been 2 years, it is the 2nd renewal. *Sigh*
>
> Anyway, just wondering what I should expect from the "visual inspection".
> Will the test station need to get under the hatch, hook up equipment,
> remove the air cleaner, or ?? The 2010 certificate shows the coach passed
> very cleanly, and I've only put less than 1500 miles on it since then, but
> I just want to be prepared so I don't have any surprises.
>
> Thanks for any advice!
> --
> Pete Smay
> Long Beach, CA
> 1977 Kingsley
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| Re: [GMCnet] California smog test [message #153536 is a reply to message #153535] |
Mon, 19 December 2011 09:26 |
Mr ERFisher
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a tag line on your email would help us know where you are located
gene
On Mon, Dec 19, 2011 at 7:26 AM, gene Fisher <mr.erfisher@gmail.com> wrote:
> don't know where you are located, but you should call JimK and ask him
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> gene
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> On Mon, Dec 19, 2011 at 7:15 AM, Pete <peteinlb@aol.com> wrote:
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>> I just discovered that even though my coach had a valid smog certificate
>> when I bought it the middle of last year, my registration renewal is
>> calling for a new biennial certificate this year. I'm guessing this is
>> because I had a registration renewal last December, so even though it
>> hasn't been 2 years, it is the 2nd renewal. *Sigh*
>>
>> Anyway, just wondering what I should expect from the "visual inspection".
>> Will the test station need to get under the hatch, hook up equipment,
>> remove the air cleaner, or ?? The 2010 certificate shows the coach passed
>> very cleanly, and I've only put less than 1500 miles on it since then, but
>> I just want to be prepared so I don't have any surprises.
>>
>> Thanks for any advice!
>> --
>> Pete Smay
>> Long Beach, CA
>> 1977 Kingsley
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> Gene Fisher -- 74-23,77PB/ore/ca
> “Give a man a fish; you have fed him for today --- give him a URL and
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> http://gmcmotorhome.info/
> Alternator Protection Cable
> http://gmcmotorhome.info/APC.html
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Gene Fisher -- 74-23,77PB/ore/ca
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| Re: [GMCnet] California smog test [message #153540 is a reply to message #153536] |
Mon, 19 December 2011 10:40 |
PETEinLongBeach
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| Mr ERFisher wrote on Mon, 19 December 2011 07:26 |
a tag line on your email would help us know where you are located
gene
On Mon, Dec 19, 2011 at 7:26 AM, gene Fisher <mr.erfisher@gmail.com> wrote:
> don't know where you are located, but you should call JimK and ask him
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Well, in addition to my screen name, thread topic, and message header, I have always had a signature line with my location and coach indicated. Please let me know how I can improve its content.
Thanks...
Pete Smay
Long Beach, CA
1977 Kingsley
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| Re: [GMCnet] California smog test [message #153541 is a reply to message #153540] |
Mon, 19 December 2011 10:51 |
Mr ERFisher
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This one came fine Must be me :)
JimK is were I send folks. Good luck
Gene
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On Dec 19, 2011, at 8:40 AM, Pete <peteinlb@aol.com> wrote:
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> Mr ERFisher wrote on Mon, 19 December 2011 07:26
>> a tag line on your email would help us know where you are located
>> gene
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>> On Mon, Dec 19, 2011 at 7:26 AM, gene Fisher <mr.erfisher@gmail.com> wrote:
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>>> don't know where you are located, but you should call JimK and ask him
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>>> gene
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> I have always had a signature line with my location and coach indicated. Please let me know how I can improve its content.
> Thanks...
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> Long Beach, CA
> 1977 Kingsley
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| Re: California smog test [message #153542 is a reply to message #153530] |
Mon, 19 December 2011 11:42 |
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It's been awhile since I lived in your area but I remember the tech looked at my gas cap,checked to see if the hot air pipe was attached to the air filter under the hatch made sure the carbon cannister was connected etc. He didn't notice I had removed the vacuum tree on the intake manifold. At that time they didn't put the drive wheels on the dyno. I would do a fresh oil change and set the idle to just under 900 RPM.
Roy Keen
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| Re: California smog test [message #153543 is a reply to message #153530] |
Mon, 19 December 2011 11:46 |
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Pete,,,,,no smog test in the state of Misery (Missouri),,,,at least not in my county. One GMC owner in the CA failed then passed after he filled with new gas. Ethel won't help,,,,,,,GL (good luck) PL
78 RB Royale
507 Caddy
Hubler conversion
Galvanized frame,,,,,but still no dash!!!
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| Re: California smog test [message #153547 is a reply to message #153543] |
Mon, 19 December 2011 12:12 |
PETEinLongBeach
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| g.winger wrote on Mon, 19 December 2011 09:46 |
One GMC owner in the CA failed then passed after he filled with new gas. Ethel won't help,,,,,,,GL (good luck) PL
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I have about 2/3 tank of relatively fresh 91 octane in it. Lower octane tests better?
Living in California all my life you'd think I would know such things, but most of my vehicles have not required smog testing (Citroen 2CVs, diesels, hybrids, new cars). I was trying to hold out for a pre '76 GMC (exempt from smog here), but this '77 was too special to pass up.
Pete Smay
Long Beach, CA
1977 Kingsley
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| Re: California smog test [message #153552 is a reply to message #153530] |
Mon, 19 December 2011 13:00 |
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I've been through a test in Sonoma County, CA recently. What I recall was that the tech spent time looking at the top of the engine. He must have removed the air cleaner since I don't think you can see the timing marks without doing so. He noted that I had replaced all the vacuum lines. Timing was measured at 11 degrees advanced, the top limit since the spec is 8 deg plus/minus 3 according to the CA test spec. I had previously set it to 11.
He did not have a fitting which fit the GMC gas cap, so couldn't test it. Also, having two tanks somehow excludes testing the carbon cannister and associated vapor lines, so both of these passed.
He then had me goose it a couple of times and looked for smoke coming out the exhaust. I don't really burn much oil, but using Synthetic probably means it wouldn't smoke even if it were bad.
Then, I got my certificate as passed.
Jack Christensen - K6ROW,
'76 Glenbrook/Clasco - "The Silver Bullet",
Sebastopol, CA
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| Re: [GMCnet] California smog test [message #153556 is a reply to message #153530] |
Mon, 19 December 2011 13:29 |
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Pete,
I am in San Diego. I just had mine smoged here. Before I went in for the test I downloaded the manuals and got pictures of the required smog equipment and vacuum lines. I had a couple crossed lines, which I repaired and replaced the pcv valve (that plugs into the passenger's side valve cover), breather element (that plugs into the drivers side valve cover) and all the grommets. Because mine had not been driven in a long time I did a simple tune up, new plugs, wires, cap and rotor. I removed the hatch cover for the inspector so he could see if the required smog equipment was still there, like the pcv valve that plugs into the valve cover. He also does a pressure test on the fuel system. In my case the fuel line that supplies the generator was broken where it goes through the metal tray. I had just filled the fuel tanks for the first time and when I parked the coach on a slight uphill slant at the smog station it began to leak gas. He told me I needed to fix that befor
e he could continue so 3 ays later after fixing my line I brought it back and it passed with flying colors. Call me if you have any questions. 619-460-2145.
On Dec 19, 2011, at 7:15 AM, Pete wrote:
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> I just discovered that even though my coach had a valid smog certificate when I bought it the middle of last year, my registration renewal is calling for a new biennial certificate this year. I'm guessing this is because I had a registration renewal last December, so even though it hasn't been 2 years, it is the 2nd renewal. *Sigh*
>
> Anyway, just wondering what I should expect from the "visual inspection". Will the test station need to get under the hatch, hook up equipment, remove the air cleaner, or ?? The 2010 certificate shows the coach passed very cleanly, and I've only put less than 1500 miles on it since then, but I just want to be prepared so I don't have any surprises.
>
> Thanks for any advice!
> --
> Pete Smay
> Long Beach, CA
> 1977 Kingsley
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| Re: [GMCnet] California smog test [message #153609 is a reply to message #153530] |
Mon, 19 December 2011 20:57 |
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Pete,
Miguel Mendez is near you, cal him and discuss getting your SMOG. He is in
the business of repairing the GMC Motorhomes. A lot of us in Southern
California use his shop and services. The address is : 5436 e holt blvd,
montclair, ca
Phone #'s are 909-982-7747 shop 909-229-7504 cell
Regards,
Gene 76 Eleganza North County San Diego
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From: "Pete" <peteinlb@aol.com>
To: <gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org>
Sent: Monday, December 19, 2011 7:15 AM
Subject: [GMCnet] California smog test
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> I just discovered that even though my coach had a valid smog certificate
> when I bought it the middle of last year, my registration renewal is
> calling for a new biennial certificate this year. I'm guessing this is
> because I had a registration renewal last December, so even though it
> hasn't been 2 years, it is the 2nd renewal. *Sigh*
>
> Anyway, just wondering what I should expect from the "visual inspection".
> Will the test station need to get under the hatch, hook up equipment,
> remove the air cleaner, or ?? The 2010 certificate shows the coach passed
> very cleanly, and I've only put less than 1500 miles on it since then, but
> I just want to be prepared so I don't have any surprises.
>
> Thanks for any advice!
> --
> Pete Smay
> Long Beach, CA
> 1977 Kingsley
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| Re: [GMCnet] California smog test [message #153641 is a reply to message #153540] |
Mon, 19 December 2011 22:21 |
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We help our customers to pass smog by making all the visuals are
correct, then we use our sniffer and if ok, we send it down to be
certified.
Sometimes you can over lean the engine to a point where the spark will
not light off the gas as there is not enough gas molecules to start
burning. I never believe that was possible, but a good friend from
Southern CA that ran a Gold Shield Smog shop, George Verlinden
convinced me to richen the idle to pass.
In CA, the 78 CA models have 2 carbon canisters, the US of federal
ones has the standard one canister only and most of the tome I'm
yelling at them on the pone to look on the passenger side.
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| Re: [GMCnet] California smog test [message #153718 is a reply to message #153641] |
Tue, 20 December 2011 10:23 |
PETEinLongBeach
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Thanks for all the comments. I'm taking it in today, anticipating no problems. I want to make sure I have valid license tags when I go to the Quartzsite meet next month !
Pete Smay
Long Beach, CA
1977 Kingsley
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