Anyone out there been through emissions testing on a Series III? I'm looking at one and would need to test it here in Tennessee and I'm just not sure what to expect.
Thanks,
Jay
Thanks,
Jay
1976 Series III Emission Testing
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Gack!
Oh, Nashville.... I was thinkin', "Tennessee doesn't have inspections....."
I really don't think I'd want to try to restore the emissions on a SIII... I don't think you can find half the parts anymore, the canisters and what-not.
Of course, North American bound ones ended in '74... so, a '76 is going to be a UK or elsewhere version, not a US version... which means, it will probably have something totally different than the US ones. I'd be tempted to make sure that it was just tuned up as well as you can, take it and see.
(Is something from '76 and not from the US required to go through testing?)
Oh, Nashville.... I was thinkin', "Tennessee doesn't have inspections....."
I really don't think I'd want to try to restore the emissions on a SIII... I don't think you can find half the parts anymore, the canisters and what-not.
Of course, North American bound ones ended in '74... so, a '76 is going to be a UK or elsewhere version, not a US version... which means, it will probably have something totally different than the US ones. I'd be tempted to make sure that it was just tuned up as well as you can, take it and see.
(Is something from '76 and not from the US required to go through testing?)
Checked the state website, it doesn't give much information... I was looking for performance standards, but it doesn't list them. Yes, a '76 has to be tested ('75 and newer). Visual inspection looks for a catalytic converter and a gas cap... you won't have the converter, obviously. For more information, it said: "Call the toll-free TDEC Vehicle Testing Information Hotline: 1-866-329-9632".
Good luck!
Good luck!
Yep, what I'm looking at is a 1976 Lightweight. Luckily if a vehicle didn't come from the factory with a converter, then one doesn't have to be present. What I've got to contend with is the old rod up the tailpipe test. I guess my question is, would a Series III pass an emissions test in peak condition with no known issues or is it an automatic 100% "not happening" scenario?
I finally started at the top with the Metro Health Dept. and they guy said he would think any 1976 era vehicle, if in decent running condition - not sputtering and blowing smoke, would pass. He said usually with the people that don't pass he's amamzed their vehicle actually made it to the test center they are running so poorly.
I finally started at the top with the Metro Health Dept. and they guy said he would think any 1976 era vehicle, if in decent running condition - not sputtering and blowing smoke, would pass. He said usually with the people that don't pass he's amamzed their vehicle actually made it to the test center they are running so poorly.
I agree, a 76 will have little or no US emissions equipment on it, since they were never built to US spec. Put a diesel in it and don't worry about it (most places diesels, especially that old, are exempt).
If it isn't blowing smoke all over the place, I think you should be fine. The tolerance parameters tned to wider (in Ontario anyway). My '82 passes well below the recommended levels. You could always put a pint of that emission pass stuff before you go in.
antichrist said:
Most places, except in Tennessee...
"EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2005, Gasoline and Diesel Vehicles with a GVWR up to 10,500 lbs. must pass an emissions test prior to registration renewal if registering in Hamilton, Davidson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson or Wilson Counties."
Hamilton is Chattanooga, Davidson is Nashville, and the others are around Davidson.
Makes me glad I'm in Kingsport / Sullivan County instead....
After talking with some guys at some of the European auto shops in town I'm not all that worried anymore. They said they have not had too many problems getting same era Land Cruisers, MGs, Jags, etc. to pass. Yeah, for the 1976 model year the allowances aren't too strict. The max. output for CO is 5% and hydrocarbon is 500 PPM.
Leslie, yeah, be glad you live in Kinsport and fight like hell to keep from having to test emissions. I'm chalking this up on my list of one more reason to flee from Davidson county. Sad thing is every surrounding county has to test as well.
Leslie, yeah, be glad you live in Kinsport and fight like hell to keep from having to test emissions. I'm chalking this up on my list of one more reason to flee from Davidson county. Sad thing is every surrounding county has to test as well.
Just be sure you're comparing apples to apples. Are those US spec cars? Or UK spec? Remember, there were no US spec '76 Land Rovers. That might make a difference. If are non-US spec Land Cruisers, MGs, Jags, etc., then I'd guess you're ok.jhobbs said:
antichrist said:
The term grey market was used so I figured the guy I was talking to meant non-US spec vehicles. That term usually describes just imported non-US vehicles, right?
Depends. Some grey market are brought up to US DOT and EPA spec. Well, they are supposed to be anyway. Used to be anyone could bring in a car, bring it up to spec, and be good, now only certain outfits are allowed to do it, so if course it costs tons more $$.jhobbs said:
You'll probably fine, but there's also a chance you won't be.
The Lightweight passed with flying colors, believe it or not. The testers spent more time trying to determine if I should have had catalytic converters installed than the whole tailpipe reading took. The tank under the seat freaked em out too.