To De-Smog or not to De-Smog...

I've never been one to randomly pull stuff, but extraneous part removal is usually my favorite part of any project.

I removed the OSAC (actually right before reading your post), and then noted that the vacuum line going to my dizzy was pretty lose and melted. New hose going directly to the carb and the whole engine seems happier. It eliminated a high idle (undoubtedly a lean condition caused by the leak) and a slight miss that I'd had going.

FJR- It is rare that I can be happy about California's smog laws. Thanks for that! ;)

63Valient- Talk to me about this smog pump. Belt-driven, you say? What is it for? How do I properly bypass it?

Do you see any reason to keep the carburetor attached to the charcoal canister?

Thanks for all your help. I think I'm going to like it here.