Re: [DML] IT'S FINALLY RUNS

["content22207" <brobertson@xxxx>]

Removing emissions devices may well be illegal in John's state, but so
is driving with the speedometer pegged, which owners sometimes mention
on this List (Message #34198, for example). As long as he doesn't
represent the car as being catalytic converter equipped, John should
be OK (if his state does not require emissions testing). Many
DeLoreans receive so little road time anyway that a de-emissioned copy
will pose less environmental risk than a fully emissioned car driven
frequently in rush hour traffic. 

Besides, John's current converter is useless. There is no way to
replace its melted honeycomb. Bob's suggestion would at least allow
him to continue to use the outer shell.

Bob: a chisel won't be long enough to reach inside the converter. I'd
recommend a 12"-18" screwdriver, or an old fashioned tire tool if a
long screwdriver isn't available. The honeycomb is surrounded by wire
mesh -- wrap it around whichever tool like spaghetti to pull out.

Bill Robertson
#5939

>--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Bob Brandys <BobB@xxxx> wrote:
> [Moderator Note: Just in case someone doesn't realize it, following
Bob's advice will affect the value of your car, as well as make it
unlicensable in some places. - moderator Mike Substelny]
> 
> John,
> 
> Take a long chisel and hammer and chop out the junk inside of the cat.
> 
> Then put it back on the car. No cost. Looks stock!