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ELM'sLX+CHL'sDX
06-13-2003, 09:01 AM
Hey guys,

My '89 Accord is due up for a California Smog Check yet again. Last time I was dangerously close to not passing the HC(ppm) requirement. I was at 101 and the maximum was 120. Two years prior to that I was only at 4! So I am pretty worried that I won't pass.

Does anyone have any tips of what I can do to maximize my chances of passing (short of replacing the catalytic converter)?

I already plan on doing a complete tune-up (cleaning out the carb, replacing the air cleaner element and all fuel filters, etc.)

Why can't the DMV just leave me and my Accord alone?!?!

Erika

rustyaccord
06-13-2003, 12:21 PM
HC=rich

I believe - unburnt gas in the exhaust.. someone correct me :)

shepherd79
06-13-2003, 12:40 PM
you can try turning the mixture screw down a little.

A20A1
06-13-2003, 08:17 PM
or lower the float level
but thats a dangerous thing to do just cause the valve likes to leak gas when the old o-rings break.