What is an exaust gas analizer???

[Guest]

Ho Ho Ho,Yo,

I was chillin' in Brooklyn today with my main wrench Stevo, we got talking about a nice Superbird that had a dual quad setup was for sale.

I wondered how you get two pots in tune so exactly and he said with vacum gages and an exaust gas analizer but the man refuse to tell me what it is,bustin' my baloons no doubt.

Now I know about vacum gages but I am in the DARK <tee hee> about tis analizer.

What is it,are they around and do you need a doctorate from caltech or m.i.t to use one.

Peace out good peoples <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

[R W Burgess]

Tyrone, I'll let an expert reply to your question, but could I offer a suggestion? I've heard a few members comment that your New York City scene is a little offensive after the tragety of that fine city. Would you mine changing it? There are a great many members here that take that sort of thing to heart. Thanks, Wayne Burgess

[Guest]

OK,OK, A MAN got no chance to express himself here!

First my streetrod pic than the wtc one.

I'm gonna be ol' mr nice humble shufflin yassa from now on if i want to be here.

anyone want there shoes shined while were about it??? <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

[Guest]

Tyronne444, An exhaust gas analyser is a device which is put into the exhaust pipe to measure the level/percentages of the various gases emitted as exhaust. Depending on the sophistication of the devise they can be used for testing a wide variety of emissions. The Mercedes Benz cars like my 1979 450SL require that in order to adjust the fuel distributor of the Bosch mechanical fuel injection that you use an analyser to measure a specific ratio of CO. Likely this would be the gas which you would use to adjust a car of the 1960's vintage before gas pollution emissions were a concern. If a gargae had such a devise back then it would be pretty primitive. Dual carbs are typically set by measuring mechanical linkages or the use of a vacuum guage. Hope this helps.

[6219_Rules]

Thank you for changing the icon, Tyrone. We understand self-expression and encourage it within reason. The 'within reason' part is where we all tend to run afoul.

Please remember, that while we all have the right to express ourselves, those to whom we do so also have the inalienable right to object. It is what living in a society means. No one here wants to change you from Tyrone to someone else, we simply request a little forethought and consideration in self-espression...that goes for everyone here.

Thanks again. Now personally I would like to hear a little more about your rod!!! <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

[Guest]

My man Randall,

thanks for your kind words, sorry if i went ballistic but, you know,Ive' seen and heard this stuff all my life peoples telling me how to talk and act and so my gut reaction is to smile, this the human race ,not a color contest.

Allright. That rod pic you all saw briefly got a 440 blower setup, Plymouth frame with torson rod suspension, 1985 Jaguar rear and Loco vaya hydraulic suspension {low rider y'all}

I shoot down a bunch of pics sometime you can judge for your own selves.

PEACE OUT, THE LORD BLESS THE ISREALI HELICOPTER PILOTS COME FORWARD!!!!

[6219_Rules]

That sounds like quite a ride! Do you drag it or just show it? And are cars like that street legal? I am not sure what the line of demarcation is for that. I would LOVE to see pics of your car, man. Check out mine on the photo post...they aren't too hot, except the Olds (455, quadrajet, T400 trans...woof). http://www.aaca.org/photopost/showgallery.php?ppuser=2845

[Peter J.Heizmann]

Tyrone...Welcome to the forum.

There are many very knowledgeable folks on here that can offer a lot of old car help.

You are only 2 hours away from Hershey, PA. The Hershey Fall Meet is next week, (Oct. 8 - 11) with the Car Show on Saturday. You may not find much in the line of "rod" parts, but, could find standard parts within the 10,000+ vendors.

If you can make it for the Saturday, 10/11 Car Show day, come on over to Class 5 for the 1:00 meeting of DF (Discussion Forum) participants. Once you meet some of these folks, instead of a "handle" on the computer, you will find we all share a common interest-"Cars".

Regards, Peter J. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

[DizzyDale]

Dear Tyrone444,If that 440 is makin any kind of SAUCE at all and you have a decent size tire on the back i am goin be the guy behind the car with a catchers mitt collecting the 444 pieces of JAG ring and pinion among other misc.FLYING parts.This is NOT meant to be MEAN spirited it sounds like your hot rod ehhhhhhh lowrider is built for show and not go.Exhaust analyzer......,pull a plug out,if there is NO electrode it is too lean if it is so black you can not see the electrode it is too fat SHINE SHE MAY BUT RUN SHE MUST.diz <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

[6219_Rules]

OK Diz...speak English!! What were you telling him? I want to see if I understand. Is the rear end not capable of handling the power of the engine? Enlighten a poor wolf!

<img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

[DizzyDale]

Dear Randall,Don't think that rear is going to hold up to any torque.Gotta remember what car it was designed for,6 cyl,light weight,NO torque Jaguar.I am SURE it is PRETTY under his car[he never did tell us what kind of car he had]just not a straight line performance piece.Just seems funny ,he is TRYING to build more power under the hood with 2- 4 barrels[YIKES] and uses that weak rear.Please understand i am not knocking his car,there is an ass for every seat,some go, some show there is a place for EVERYBODY.diz <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

[6219_Rules]

I get it now! OK. It would be interesting to see pictures. I get the impression that customizers do it for a variety of reasons including looks. Performance is one thing, and looks are another. I do not know what the rear end he is describing looks like in situ but were it chromed I bet it is real shiney! <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Tyrone, is this car chopped and channeled? (I just learned what all that was about).

[R W Burgess]

Randall, The Jag rear is the early version of hot rodders conversion to independent rear suspension uses. The Jag in question is very similar to the early, 63 to 67, Corvette rear end arrangement. The main difference being in that the Jag had inboard brakes(very close coupled to the rear end housing), whereas the Corvette had outboard brakes( coupled nearer the axle hubs). The thinking at the time( and probably still is) is that unsprung weight at the end of the wheel hubs worked against a good handling suspension. And Diz is right, the torque of the 6 cylinder Jag didn't come close to a small block Chrevolet, so the jag rears were a little weak. Not to say there aren't many speed shops that have produced reproduction Jag parts that will take the power of even a big block Chevy. Hot Rodders and Street Rodders do this all the time. And yes, they look great all chromed out. The Hot Rod saying is "How much money do you have to spend?", when it comes to chrome or power. <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> I'll have to show you some pictures of that in the future. Wayne

[Guest]

Dizzydale,

they sure named you right!!! I you paid attention to what I said you know the analyzer in reference to a Plymouth superbird wit dual quad setup.

Spendin' too much time in the hot sun on that john deer tractor no doubt.

MY OWN blockblaster 40 ford is direct injection efi setup with blower boost and you tune that on a computer diagnostec machine.

When it was in design we had a pc board custom made to work the computer cotrolled fueling,check it out, its' got a isky 505t solit lifter setup and cant' idle worth a damn but the dashboard has manual overide of the efi computer,just turn 2 potentiometars an you can change the amount an pressure of the fuel being pumped shown on a led display,like a clock!!!

Now some guys' are down on jag rears, you know they not the most powerful rigs but a xj6 is a crack hair short of 5,000 pounds.

Yeah I know all about 12 bolt an positraction but the jag rear lend itself to hydralic suspension to a better degree being its' a independent rear.

You wanna hear it dudes?? yeah I burnt out 1 ring gear but that was with a drag lockup converter,got a softer one now.

An yeah, diz, you right on about 1 thing, you will be following me down the road,far,far away boy <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Peace out Dizzyman and all good people <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

[6219_Rules]

Thanks, Wayne.

That is now making sense. Sorry to be so ignorant but I really know very little about this side of cars. However, I am interested and want to learn. It is all interesting to me.

Tyrone, are you thinking of maybe restoring a car to original? If so what marque and year would you be interested in? I was thinking of customizing my 69 Olds 98 before its demise, but only for performance, and that within tolerance of its class. I figured a little extra help would make that 455 howl. Damn shame that kid hit me. I don't think my '77 is the right material although it would be funn to give the old girl some real guts without making it LOOK that way. <G>

I like subtlty. Low profile and unassuming....but power to blow your socks off.

[Guest]

Randall!

Blessed Be my friend!

Now I want all of you to know that my 40 ford rod was NOT cut up from some decent car.

This was setting up country in a boneyard with no fenders, no hood ,no motor,no glass,you all get the picture.

I have a model T ford you know and I would never consider destroying some car that could be saved. I hope you now know where i stand on this topic.

Everything on the car is fiberglass exept the body envelope,that cool with you boys?

One of these days Ile find another nice car to take in hand and preserve or restore but i just wanted to set the record straight up on this ford rod I got.

Peace out again all <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

[6219_Rules]

I would love to see some pics of it some time, Tyrone. It sounds wonderful. I do not have a problem with customizing, period. My personal preferences aside, it is as valuable an expression as restoration. Of course it would be a sin to do that to a car in good restorable shape, but the bottomline is when a person buys a car, it is theirs to do with as they please.

[DizzyDale]

Dear Tyrone,As for your John Deere comment,EVERYTHING west of NYC is NOT a farm.I must admit you have me beat in the hydraulics dept.,as we all know white men can't jump.As for me following you,show me some 1/4 mile time slips quicker than 7.40 and faster than 185mph and i will gladly move over and let you pass.I am still trying to figure out if you own a Blown Superbird with 2-4 barrels and a Jag rear with FROG like hyd. or a 40 Ford Coupe with a 350 Chevy with lap-top programmable fuel injection.diz : <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

[Guest]

Diz the Wiz,

I am the first to admit I cant' spell worth a damn but I got nuthin' but As' in reading comprehension.

To further enlighten you the Superbird in question was up for sale, I do not own it.

What I do have is the 40 ford rodney jumper and a 1923 model T ford.

I trust this clarification clears up any misunderstanding wit regards to the vehicles discused here in.

Ile' reply to your offer once i get a good stopwach.

Sorry about the tractor jibe, mayhaps you got a farmall or allis chamers.

Peace out in the cornfeilds y'all <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

[DizzyDale]

Dear Tyrone,Diz the Wiz,I kinda like that.As for the corn fields,get with it,i am now in the punkin patch,soon to be at the Christmas tree farm.diz <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

[Guest]

Happy halloween Diz,

I'm not gonna laugh at a chrismas tree farm or a punkin'patch.

I let you in on a little secret that explains how I can afford this hobby.

I like to get in the seat and drive,all over.

In the middle of PA one day I see this farmer mowing hay, now this get better.

An old girlfriend i had kept a horse way out on the island ina fancy stable, she told me they pay $2.50 a bale for good hay so i ask this farmer what he want a bale and he told me $1.00 each!!!

I wasted damn little time in renting a truck and trailer and have been doin it yearly every spring.

And there more stables around than you can shake a stick at, specially if you undercut a more expensive supplier.