Really? In my 65 Monaco?

[Marian]

Was down at the shop and making list of what is needed for engine. There were some parts that I didn't recognize. One of the guys told me that it was a California emission system that came out of my car? Really? My car? Is this possible? Car was bought from dealership in Amarillo, Tx? Has anyone heard of this?

 

[Marian]

Avatar fits me perfectly. Next question for those who may know the answer to the first question. Do I need to keep emissions stuff? Looks like belts would be attached to something else. Sorry if this seems like an ignorant question. Still learning.

 

[rexus31]

My '65 Chrysler was sold new from Canoga Chrysler-Plymouth, Canoga Park, CA in March of '65 and doesn't nor did it ever have any emissions equipment mounted to the engine. The only emissions steps taken was a hose from the oil fill cap to the air cleaner. I do not think Smog Pumps were a part of the Emissions Control until '66.

 

[Big_John]

Didn't California have retrofitting of older cars with emission controls?

 

[rexus31]

Didn't California have retrofitting of older cars with emission controls?

I haven't heard of that but I suppose anything is possible.

 

[Marian]

I'm thinking anything is possible with this car. Needing more people to help with this question. Stan? Matt? Beuhler, builler, buller?

 

[rexus31]

I have confirmed Smog Pumps were not installed as part of the CA Emissions Package until the 1966 model year.

 

[moparnutcase]

Rexus is correct. My '65 383 Monaco was sold new in San Diego and has the breather cap with hose to air cleaner also. No other emission apparatus. It was mandatory for Cali. cars and was a $5.15 option.

 

[commando1]

What year did they start using PCV's?

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[rexus31]

What year did they start using PCV's?

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From Wikipedia:

"During World War II a different type of crankcase ventilation had to be invented to allow tank engines to operate during deep fording operations, where the normal draft tube ventilator would have allowed water to enter the crankcase and destroy the engine.[SUP][3][/SUP] The PCV system and its control valve were invented to meet this need, but no need for it on automobiles was recognised.In 1952, Professor A. J. Haagen-Smit, of the California Institute of Technology at Pasadena, postulated that unburned hydrocarbons were a primary constituent of smog, and that gasoline powered automobiles were a major source of those hydrocarbons. After some investigation by the GM Research Laboratory (led by Dr. Lloyd L. Withrow), it was discovered in 1958 that the road draft tube was a major source—about half—of the hydrocarbons coming from the automobile. GM's Cadillac Division, which had built many tanks during WWII, recognized that installation of PCV on vehicles could bring the first major reduction in automotive hydrocarbon emissions. After confirming the PCV valve's effectiveness at hydrocarbon reduction, GM offered the PCV solution to the entire U.S. automobile industry, royalty free, through its trade association, the Automobile Manufacturers Association (AMA).[SUP][citation needed][/SUP] The PCV system thus became the first real vehicle emissions control device.
Positive crankcase ventilation was first installed on a widespread basis by law on all new 1961-model cars first sold in California. The following year, New York required it. By 1964, most new cars sold in the U.S. were so equipped by voluntary industry action so as not to have to make multiple state-specific versions of vehicles. PCV quickly became standard equipment on all vehicles worldwide because of its benefits not only in emissions reduction but also in engine internal cleanliness and oil lifespan."

 

[MrMoparCHP]

Avatar fits me perfectly. Next question for those who may know the answer to the first question. Do I need to keep emissions stuff? Looks like belts would be attached to something else. Sorry if this seems like an ignorant question. Still learning.

Although your car may be from TX if it spent time in CA it may have had to be retrofitted with some smog stuff. The cars that came in were held to a different standard than cars of the same year that were originally from CA.

In 65 a CA car would only have had a hose from the breather cap to the air cleaner, I believe the PCV valve was standard nation wide by 65. California cars also had different carburetors, distributors and cams and possibly more.

Do you need to keep it? probably not. A picture of the parts would probably help identify what may have been done.

 

[Marian]

So I have two assumptions? One, since it was bought new in Texas it could have been meant to go to Cali. originally. Two, it was an option? When I get down to the shop next weekend, I'll take pics and try to find some numbers on the set up. Thanks guys.

 

[moparnutcase]

Yes it was an option but a mandatory option only for California.