Removing Air Pump from 1979 SC

[csressler]

The air pump on my '79 SC finally gave up the ghost. It began making a ticking noise and now with the belt disconnected I can feel it bind when turning it by hand.

Rather than replacing it, I plan to remove it. A couple of questions regarding it's removal:

1) Since I don't have to pass a visual for Oregon DEQ (smog) inspection, is it realistic to believe the car can pass Oregon emissions without the air pump?
2) If I remove the pump, but leave the check valve in place, will that be enough to seal off the air injectors (until I can remove the air injection completely)?

Are there any other considerations I should take into account before removing the pump?

-Sean.

[Steve]

Hi Sean,

Your car should pass DEQ without the pump as long as its in good health,..

You can leave the CV in place, but I'd plug the injector holes just as soon as its feasible.