Date:         Sun, 27 Aug 2006 15:15:03 -0700
Reply-To:     Richard Atwell <ratwell@MAC.COM>
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From:         Richard Atwell <ratwell@MAC.COM>
Subject:      Re: Diesel conversions in CA
Comments: cc: Mike Miller <mwmiller@CWNET.COM>
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On Saturday, August 26, 2006, at 09:05PM, you wrote:

>There are 11 messages totalling 505 lines in this issue.

>I called the California Air Resources Board [CARB] and asked about the
>legality of switching to diesel power.
>
>The person who answered said the only legal way to do so was to use a kit
>that had been approved by CARB. These kits are listed on their web site and
>she knew of none that were approved.
>
>She sounded very sure but I worked for the state and often was very
>sure...and wrong.
>
>Anybody got a definitive answer? As in you've done it rather than opinions.

After the conversion you'd probably have to take it to the smog referee for approval. I recommend you contact a referee directly for an answer. If he doesn't recognize the conversion by name then I guess he won't be able to pass you.

I don't think CARB gives out their numbers. If you can't obtain it, I can give you the number of my local referee and perhaps he can either answer your question or get you the number of your local referee.

--
Richard, 1978 Westfalia CDN
http://www.ratwell.com/
Cupertino, CA