79 CJ 5 W/304 smog

fonnest · 06-20-2009, 04:56 PM

I am looking to buy a 79 CJ 5 W/ a 304. The problem is here in CA it needs smog. The owner took it off and threw it away. Can any one help with what I need and is it worth the trouble for $3500. Thank You

**PavementPounder** · 06-20-2009, 09:41 PM

I'm sure plenty of people probably have their AIR pumps and crap sitting on shelves, but we're going to need some specifics on what's missing. Show us a picture of the engine.

fonnest · 06-20-2009, 10:27 PM

I have not seen the CJ yet. He said everything is gone for the smog.

KMD · 06-21-2009, 06:02 PM

AIR pump diverter valves AIR tubes and screws Thermostatic vacume switches cat converter pcv valve Egr valve original two barrel carb and intake. I think thats all of them. What part of Ca. you can look at mine if your local.

fonnest · 06-21-2009, 08:13 PM

I live 2 hours north in Willows. Thank you though. I just got a few pics from the guy though. If this will help any on finding the parts. A guy told me $900 for all the parts. Would you guys make this trade or just bail now. HELP.

http://s667.photobucket.com/albums/v.../Jeep%20motor/

rich-allen · 06-22-2009, 10:47 AM

Welcome to the club!

I purchased my 76 304 two years ago and even though most of the smog stuff came on the motor, the jeep wouldn't pass smog.
The reason was the PO installed a edelbrock manifold and some other crap.

The solution costs $1200
Howell TBI. Certified CARB California emissions legal.
I had to change the edelbrock for a stock manifold wich added costs but my jeep passed smog with flying colors after the install.

Good luck,
Rich

**PavementPounder** · 06-23-2009, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by fonnest

A guy told me $900 for all the parts.

That's ridiculous.

fonnest · 06-23-2009, 08:58 PM

No doubt. Welcome to CA. This was a wrecking yard that is just jeep. Is there any one in CA or else where that might have the parts for less?

**PavementPounder** · 06-24-2009, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by fonnest

Is there any one in CA or else where that might have the parts for less?

Get as much visibility as possible and post a thread in JF's Wanted Forum. Just be general about it, stating you need the complete emmissions equipment for a 79 with a 304 if anybody has it collecting dust in their garage.

81cjkid · 06-24-2009, 04:38 PM

Yea im having the same problem you are right now, only I have a 81 cj7. I brought it over from Arizona, where it didnt need to be smogged. Now that I have it back in CA though, I need the air pump and everything else. But just like rich-allen

, Im going with the tbi kit from howell. Why spend so much to get the original smog equipment for a carb, when you can get a tbi kit.