Re: Now this is a sleeper!

From: jon@dakota-truck.net
Date: Sun Dec 22 2002 - 18:31:01 EST


KenCo <ken@kencofish.com> wrote:

: jon@dakota-truck.net wrote:
:>
:> : the federal regs. on say "emissions are applicable to the year
:> : of the motor if replaced" in other words if the motor is over
:> : 25 yrs. old then theres basicly no emissions test, just an idle
:> : test :)
:>
:> Seems like some states won't let you use an older engine than the
:> vehicle though. :-(
:>

: you may be able to fall back on the fed. regs..

: .....................................

: this covers modified vechs. :)

: Reconstructed and homemade vehicles will be inspected for emissions
: compliance
: using the standards and test procedures applicable for exhaust emission,
: functional
: emissions control devices and visual inspection for each individual
: vehicle based on the
: engine year of the engine installed in the vehicle.

   Thanks, Ken - that may provide a good starting point. :-) I'll
keep that in mind for when the time comes.

-- 

-Jon-

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