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The Mighty 258 => Emissions/Vacuum Systems => Topic started by: kevindpm61 on October 05, 2015, 12:46:17 PM

Title: Emission Systerm Pictures Needed 1983 SX/4
Post by: kevindpm61 on October 05, 2015, 12:46:17 PM

I'm working on getting my son's newly purchased 1983 SX/4 ready for PA inspection. The car has been converted to a Weber carb. Inspection will require a visual check. I will need to try and make the engine compartment look as stock as possible. Close up pictures of the engine compartment would help me immensly. Thanks in advance.

Title: Re: Emission Systerm Pictures Needed 1983 SX/4
Post by: carnuck on October 05, 2015, 01:38:44 PM

2.5L (GM or AMC?) or 4.2L motor?

Title: Re: Emission Systerm Pictures Needed 1983 SX/4
Post by: kevindpm61 on October 05, 2015, 08:44:17 PM

4.2 liter 258. Sorry my bad

Title: Re: Emission Systerm Pictures Needed 1983 SX/4
Post by: rmick on October 05, 2015, 09:37:06 PM

You might look at these and pick the one that closely fits your application. http://amceaglesden.com/guide/Diagram_Section#Concord.2FSpirit_Vacuum_Line_Routing

Title: Re: Emission Systerm Pictures Needed 1983 SX/4
Post by: kevindpm61 on October 06, 2015, 07:49:53 AM

Thanks rmick. I'm a rookie on this site and I'm still learning the ropes.

Title: Re: Emission Systerm Pictures Needed 1983 SX/4
Post by: kevindpm61 on October 10, 2015, 04:57:36 PM

I made a trip to the local junk yard today and managed to find a charcoal canister on an old Jeep XJ. My SX/4 doesn't have a canister. It looks as though it should be attached in front of the driver side shock tower. If somebody has a pic of the factory mounting location I would appreciate it if you could show me where it is located.

Title: Re: Emission Systerm Pictures Needed 1983 SX/4
Post by: rmick on October 11, 2015, 11:41:21 AM

Scroll down through this. Some more emission photos. http://amceaglesden.com/guide/Group_4_Fuel_--_Exhaust_--_Emission The canister is mounted on the left inner fender / shock tower area.

Title: Re: Emission Systerm Pictures Needed 1983 SX/4
Post by: kevindpm61 on October 11, 2015, 04:03:18 PM

Thanks for that link rmick. That's very helpful. Things are slowly coming together. I still need an air cleaner and PAIR components.

Title: Re: Emission Systerm Pictures Needed 1983 SX/4
Post by: macdude443 on October 15, 2015, 04:24:28 PM

I am posting here to avoid hi-jacking the other thread:

One thing I can warn you about if you actually plan to utilize that charcoal can.  Using a vac pump, make sure the purge signal valve holds a vacuum.  Also make sure the Manifold/PCV port holds it as well (it actually may not, but should).  The purge diaphragms can fail and give you a vacuum leak at the PCV/Manifold port.  I've installed an external purge valve on both my Eagles and it's worked great.

Where in PA are you?  It's possible I could give you a hand if needed.  I'm in Johnstown.