OK - here is my issue - I got a 1985 Chevy S-10, 4-wheel drive, 2.8 L V-6 engine. The emission control stuff has partially been removed when I got it. I replaced the valve cover gaskets today - and now the truck just does not run like it was - I am thinking it is a vacuum issues someplace.
What should I have and not have hooked up without a working emission control system?
EGR valve had nothing hooked up to it
This has a Early evaporation system (the heater under the carb) - do I want that?
the vacuum lines going to the air cleaner (4 of them) - I don't care if it takes 5 minutes to warm up - can I plus those holes?
what about the vacuum advance - where should the vacuum for that be taken from?
Basically - when I done, I would like a simple, good running engine - without all the "extra" stuff just hanging around that will never be used again.
Since a mechanic will touch it with a 10 foot pole because it is not "emission controlled" - I am trying to figure this all out for myself
- and I am sure their is someone out their that would be able to help e with this.
I live in Oregon, so the emission control system is not required in case you are wondering.
If you may be able to help at all - please write back at snipped-for-privacy@efn.org
Thanks