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RECORD NUMBER: 724 OF 1455

Main Title Exhaust Emissions on an Uncontrolled Passenger Car Using Variable Cam Timing.
Author Thompso, John C. ;
CORP Author National Air Pollution Control Administration, Ann Arbor, Mich. Div. of Motor Vehicle Research and Development.
Year Published 1970
Report Number APTD-1437 ;71-4;
Stock Number PB-217 023
Additional Subjects ( Automobile engines ; Air pollution control equipment) ; Air pollution ; Performance evaluation ; Exhaust gases ; Carburetors ; Camshafts ; Automobile exhaust ; Air pollution control
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NTIS  PB-217 023 Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. 07/26/2022
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Abstract
The exhaust emission characteristics of an uncontrolled car using the varicam camshaft timing gear were measured to determine the effect of this device on emissions. To obtain emissions data, a 1962 Chevrolet Biscayne with a 283 cu. in. engine was used both with the varicam installed and with no device. In order to control temperatures, a General Motors temperature sensor was installed with the varicam to allow normal vacuum advance under conditions of high temperature. The following tests were conducted: (1) standard 1968 Federal test procedure for exhaust emissions with both cold and hot start; (2) a closed, constant volume sampling technique using nine (9) repeats of the Federal emissions test cycle (9-CVS). Samples were analyzed for carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides. Tabulated data is presented.