Approval Details

Valid E.O.

Validity

This Executive Order approved the specified parts on on October 18, 1977.
As of Tuesday, January 14th, 2025 this Executive Order has not been overturned or superceeded.

Approved Parts

Models
1971-1973 Ford Pinto vehicles with a 1.6L engine and kettering ignition system

This Executive Order may be listed as:
  • C.A.R.B.E.O. D-54-8
  • Executive Order 54-8 / D54-8
  • ARB # D-54-8
  • Executive Order No: D-54-8
  • C.A.R.B. No. D-54-8
  • Resolution D-54-8
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Download: Executive Order D-54-8 PDF

D-54-8 Document:

CARB_D-54-8

State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD EXECUTIVE ORDER D—54—8 Relating to Exemptions under Section 27156 of the Vehicle Code PRESTOLITE ELECTRICAL DIVISTON OF"ELTRA CORPORATION" C "BID" BREAKERLESS INDUCTIVE IGNITION SYSTEM Pursuant to the authority vested in the Air Resources Board by Section 27156 of the Vehicle Code; and ~ ‘ Pursuant to the authority vested in the undersigned by Section 39515 of the Health and Safety Code and Executive Order G—30A; IT IS ORDERED AND RESOLVED: That the installation of the "BID" breakerless inductive ignition system manufactured by the Prestolite Electrical Division, 511 Hamilton Street, Toledo, Ohio 43694, and marketed as indicated herein has been found to not reduce the effectiveness of required motor vehicle pollution control devices and, therefore, is exempt from the prohibitions of Section 27156 of the Vehicle Code for installation on 1971 through 1973 Ford Pinto vehicles with 1.6L (98 CID) engines and Kettering Ignition Systems. This ignition system consists of an e]ectronié pack, trigger wheel and pick up assembly. The following is a list of companies marketing this device. Company Kit Number . Prestolite 70—35 Co—Op 75013 Rite—Line RL—7035 Gulf CM7035 Ford Motorcraft _ D25012 Wells EL—10 Echlin ECK—4F Echlin—ACCEL 36021 This Executive Order is valid provided that installation instructions for this device will not recommend tuning the vehicle. to specifications different from those listed by the vehicle manufacturer. Changes made to the design or operating conditions of the device, as exempted by the Air Resources Board, that adversely affect the per— formance of a vehicie‘s pollution control system shall invalidate this © Executive Order.

pugxnt uie y wa a se was gescemenceve whmge = ~> —, . INDUCTIVE ZGNITION SYSTEM Marketing of this device using an identification other than that shown in this Executive Order or marketing of this device for an application other than those listed in this Executive Order shall be prohibited unless prior approval is obtained from the Air Resources Board. This Executive Order does not constitute any opinion as to the effect that the use of this device may have on any warranty either expressed or implied by the vehicle manufacturer. THIS EXECUTIVE ORDER DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CERTIFICATION, ACCREDITATION, APPROVAL, OR ANY OTHER—TYPE OF ENDORSEMENT BY THE AIR RESOURCES— BOARD OF ANY CLAIMS OF THE APPLICANT CONCERNING ANTI—POLLUTION BENEFITS OR ANY ALLEGED BENEFITS OF THE PRESTOLITE ELECTRICALDIVISION "BID" BREAKERLESS INDUCTIVE IGNITION SYSTEM. No claim of any kind, such as "Approved by Air Resources Board" may be made with respect to the action taken herein in any advertising or other oral or written communication. . Section 17500 of the Business and Professions Code makes untrue or mis— leading advertising unlawful, and Section 17534 makes violation punishable as a misdemeanor. Section 43644 of the Health and Safety Code providés as follows:— "43644. (a) No person shall install, sell, offer for sale, or advertise, or, except in an application to the state board for certification of a device, represent, any device as a motor vehicle pollution control device for use on any used motor vehicle unless that device has been certified by the state board. No person shall sell, offer for sale, advertise, or represent any motor vehicle pollution control device as a certified device which, in fact, is not a certified device. Any violation of this subdivision is a misdemeanor." Any apparent violation of the conditions of this Executive Order will be submitted to the Attorney General of California for such action as he deems advisable. Executive Order D—54—7, dated August 16, 1977, is superceded and of no further force and effect. Octeber Executed at Sacramento, California, this ZX &# day of —September, 1977. Original Signed By Thomas C. Austin Deputy Executive Officer

October 18, 1977 Mr. W. L. Shull Administrative Assistant Marketing Department Prestolite Electrical Division 511 Hamilton Street Toledo, Ohio 43694 bear Mr. Shull: In accordance with the request in your letter Aated September 8, 1977 we are enclosing Executive Order D—54—8 which reflects the proper kit numbers for your breakerless _ ignition system. This action supersedes Executive Orderip-54-7;:t>« which is of no further force and effect and should be destroyed. apa‘ Sincerely, Original Signed B7 Thomas C. Austin Deputy Executive Officer Enclosure


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Document Modified: 2005-09-01 12:40:02

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