Approval Details

Valid E.O.

Validity

This Executive Order approved the specified parts on on July 11, 1986.
As of Sunday, December 22nd, 2024 this Executive Order has not been overturned or superceeded.

Approved Parts

Part NumberModels
1501975 and newer GMC and AMC passenger cars and light-duty trucks with screw-in type filler caps. Not applicable for replacing OEM restrictors which have been completely removed.

This Executive Order may be listed as:
  • C.A.R.B.E.O. D-154-1
  • Executive Order 154-1 / D154-1
  • ARB # D-154-1
  • Executive Order No: D-154-1
  • C.A.R.B. No. D-154-1
  • Resolution D-154-1
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Download: Executive Order D-154-1 PDF

D-154-1 Document:

CARB_D-154-1

(Page 1 of Zj State of California AIR RESQOURCES BOARD EXECUTIVE ORDER O—154—1. Relating to Exemptions under Section 27156 of the Vehicle Code POLLUTION CONTROL AUTO PARTS Pursuant to the authority vested in the ATr Resources Board by Section 27156 of the Vehicle Code; and Pursuant to the authority vested in the undersigned by Sections 39515 and 39516 of the Health and Saféety Code and Executive Order G—45—5; IT IS ORDERED AND RESOLVED: That the installation of the Tank Sentry device model No. 150 manufactured by Pollution Control Auto Parts has been found not to 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 damaged or tampered unleaded fuel fi1l pipe. restrictors on 1975 and newer model—year General Motors Corporation (GMC) and American Motors Corporation (AMC) passenger cars and light—duty trucks with screw—in type filler caps. It ts not applicable for replacing original equipment manufacturer {OEM) restr1cturs which havye been completely removed. This Executive Order is valid provided that installation instructions for this device will not recommend tuning the vehicle to specifications different from those submitted by the device manufacturer. Changes made to the design —or operating conditions of the device, as exempted by the Air Resources Board, that adversely affect the performance of a vehicle‘s> pol]utton control system shall invalidate this Executive Order. . 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 uniless prior approval is obtained fromthe Air Resources Board. Exemption of a kit shall not be construed as an exemption to sell, offer for sale, or advertise any component of a kit as an individual device. ' This Executive Order does mnot 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 RESQURCES BOARD OF ANY CLAIMS OF THE APPLICANT CONCERNING ANTI—POLLUTION BENEFITS OR AanY ALLEGED BENEFITS OF THE POLLWUTION CONTROL AUTO PARTS‘ TANK SENTRY DEVICE.

44 POLLUTION CORTROL AYTO PARTS j EXECUTIVE ORDER D—154—1 (Page 2 of 2) No claim of any kind, such as "Approved by Air Resources Board" may be made with respect to the action taken herein in any advert1s1ng or other oral or written communication. Section 17500 of the Business and Professions Code makes untrue or > misleading advertising unlawful,:and Section 17534 makes v1o]at10n punishable as. a misdemeanor. Section 43644 of the Health and Safety Code provides as follows: "43644. (a) No person shall install, sell, offer for sale, or advertise, or, except in an applicatfon to the state board for certification of a device, represent, any device.as a motor vehicle poliution 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. Executed at El —Monte, CalTifornia, this w4 day of July, 1986. »Aiptinp? K. 0. Drachand,; Chig Mobile Source Division

State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD EVALUATION OF POLLUTION CONTROL AUTO PARTS!‘ TANK SENTRY DEVICE MODEL 150 FOR EXEMPTION FROM THE PROHIBITIONS OF YEHICLE CODE SECTION 27156 IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 2222, TITLE 13, OF THE CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE July 1986

July, 1986 State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD Evaluation of Pollution Control Auto Parts‘ Tank Sentry Device Model 150 for Exemption from the Prohibitions of Vehicle Code Section 27156 in Accordance with Section 2222, Title 13, of the California Administrative Code by Mobile Source Division State of California Air Resources Board 9528 Telstar Avenue El Monte, CA 91731 (This report has been reviewed by the staff of the California Air Resources Board and approved for publication. Approval does not signify that the contents necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Air Resources Board, nor does mention of trade names or commercial products constitute endorsement or recommendation for use.)

SUMMARY Pollution Control Auto Parts of 10470 Grey Cloud Trail South, Cottage Grove, Minnesota 55016, has applied for exemption from the prohibitions of California Vehicle Code Section 27156 for its model 150 Tank Sentry device, to be used for repairing damaged or tampered unleaded fuel fill pipe restrictors on catalyst equipped California—certified General Motors Corporation (GMC) and American Motors Corporation (AMC) passenger cars and light—duty trucks with screw—in type filler caps. It is only applicable for replacing original equipment manufacturer (OEM) device where remains of the OEM restrictor exist. Section 27156 prohibits modifications to emission controlled vehicles which cause a reduction in the effectiveness of the vehicle‘s emission control systems . The applicant submitted the specifications of the model 150 device and four (4) samples of the device, one of which was installed in a fill pipe. The staff evaluated the device in accordance with the Specifications for Fill Pipes and Openings of Motor Vehicle Fuel Tanks. The staff also performed installation experiments and bench tests to determine the durability of the device. Based on the obtained results, the staff concludes that the model 150 Tank Sentry device meets the exemption requirements for installation on specified GMC and AMC passenger cars and lTight—duty trucks. The staff recommends that the Poliution Control Auto Parts be granted an exemption from the prohibitions in California Vehicle Code Section 27156 for their model 150 Tank Sentry device and that Executive Order D—154—1 be issued.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Page No. SUMMARY CONTENTS i1 I. INTRODUCTION II. CONCLUSION III. RECOMMENDATION IV. DEVICE DESCRIPTION V. DEVICE EVALUATION VI. DISCUSSION VII. APPENDICES APPENDIX A Drawings and Specifications of mode! 150 of the Tank Sentry Device APPENDIX B Installation Instructions 11 APPENDIX C New Pollution Control Product Release 12 1i

EVALUATION OF POLLUTION CONTROL AUTO PARTS‘ TANK SENTRY DEVICE MODEL 150 FOR EXEMPTION FROM THE PROHIBITIONS OF VEKHICLE CODE SECTION 27156 IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 2222, TITLE 13, OF THE CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE I. INTRODUCTION Pollution Control Auto Parts of 10470 Grey Cloud Trail South, Cottage Grove, Minnesota 55016, has applied for exemption from the prohibitions of California Vehicle Code Section 27156 for its model 150 Tank Sentry device. This device is designed to replace the damaged or tampered OEM unleaded fuel fill pipe restrictors on catalyst equipped GMC and AMC passenger cars and light—duty trucks with screw—in type filler caps. It is only applicable for replacing OEM device where remains of the OEM restrictor exist. Section 27156 prohibits modifications to required vehicle emission control systems. Exemptions to the Section are granted upon demonstration that the device does not increase emissions or reduces the effectiveness of the required emission control systems of applicable veh1c1es. The applicant submitted four samples, one of which was installed in a fill pipe, for our inspection and evaluation. The applicant also submitted drawings and specifications of the device for evaluation. II. CONCLUSION Based on the detailed studies of the design, installation experiments and bench tests to determine durability of the device, the staff concludes that the model 150 Tank Sentry device meets the Vehicle Code Section 27156 requirements for exemption, for installation on specified GMC and AMC vehicles. III. RECOMMENDATION The staff recommends that the Pollution Control Auto Parts be granted an exemption from the prohibitions of California Vehicle Code Section 27156 for their model 150 Tank Sentry device, for installation on certain 1975 and newer GMC and AMC passenger cars and light—duty trucks with screw—in type filler caps and Executive Order D—154—1 be issued.

Ivy. DEVICE DESCRIPTION The Pollution Control Auto Parts‘ Tank Sentry device model 150 is an unleaded fuel fill pipe restrictor designed to replace damaged or tampered OEM restrictors. The model! 150 restrictor fits into a fill pipe with screw—in filler caps on GMC and AMC passenger cars and light—duty trucks. It is not applicable for replacing OEM restrictors which have been completely removed because it will then fall through the fill pipe into the tank. The device is made of 0.028 inch sheet metal {see Appendix A for drawings and specifications of the device). The device has a 0.915 inch diameter filling hole for passing the nozzle to the required depth in the fill pipe. This filling hole has an eccentricity of .230" with respect to the centerline of the fill pipe neck. The overall diameter of the device is 1.95 inches. The diameter of the device where the teeth have been removed is 1.56 inches. Attached to the hind side of the device is a spring loaded 0.028 inch thick flapper door which covers the filling hole and is maintained in the closed position. Executive Order No. D—154—1 and the company‘s name "PCAP" will be imprinted on the front side of the flapper door. The device has twelve (12) sharp teeth, seven of which are longer and less spaced and located on the far side of the inner hole (near the spring) and five of which are located on the near side of inner hole. The teeth allow the device to be pushed into the fill pipe and to sit on top of the remains of the OEM restrictor. According to the installation instructions (see Appendix B), the device can be installed without removing the gas tank or gas filler tube from the vehicle. Once installed it can not be removed since the teeth are all bent upward and the device is squeezed tightly against the fill pipe wall.

. DEVICE EVALUATION The device was evaluated for its: 1) ability to restrict leaded fuel nozzles; 2) compliance with the Specifications for Fill Pipe and Openings of Motor Vehicle Fuel Tanks, and 3) durability. The filling hole diameter of the device is 0.915 inches for passing the unleaded fuel nozzle but restricting the insertion of a leaded fuel nozzle. There are openings between the teeth around the circumference of the device when installed. The openings ére not large enough to allow misfueling. According to the Specification for Fill Pipes and Openings of Motor Vehicle Fuel Tanks, "angle alpha" is the angle between the axial centerline of the fill pipe face and the axial centerline of the test nozzle spout when in its normal resting position. This angle should fall within the range of — 10° and 20° and the penetration of the test fuel nozzle in the fill pipe should be at least 2.25 centimeters. After a review of the company‘s installation instructions, the staff is of the opinion that the Tank Sentry device, model 150, when installed properly will meet the above requirements. The Tank Sentry device is only applicable for replacing OEM device where remains of the OEM restrictor exist. The submitted sample of the device was installed in a GMC fill pipe with a screw—in type filler cap. The fill pipe was clamped in a vice and tested for durability. The durability test consisted of inserting and removing an unleaded fuel nozzle through the device repeatedly, with an effort to dislocate the restrictor. The restrictor remained in its place during the entire test of simulated filling operation. Based on the above, the staff concludes that if the device is installed correctly it will function the same as an OEM restrictor and it meets the requirements for exemption from the prohibitions of California Vehicle Code Section 27156. — 3 —

vI. DISCUSSION Pollution Control Auto Parts of Minnesota, has applied for exemption from the prohibitions in California Vehicle Code Section 27156 for the model 150 Tank Sentry device. The device is designed to replace damaged or tampered QEM fuel fill pipe restrictors in fuel fill pipes with screw—in type filter caps on 1975 and newer catalyst equipped GMC and AMC passenger cars and lTight—duty trucks. Pollution Control Auto Parts previously applied for exemption for their model 278 Tank Sentry device for Ford vehicles with stepped—in diameter fill pipes. The model 278 was exempted from the prohibitions of the Ca1{fornia Yehicle Code Section 27156 under E.0. D—154. The model 159 is identical to the model 278 except for the removal of the side teeth, two on each side. The removal of the side teeth has made the diameter of the model 150 smaller than the model 278 in order to allow the device to pass through the threaded part of the fill pipe and facilitate its installation. The Tank Sentry device is not applicable for replacing OEM restrictors which have been completely removed because it is necessary that remains of OEM restrictor exist for supporting the device and preventing it from falling through the fill pipe into the tank. The staff is of the opinion that the new model 150 of the Tank Sentry device meets the requirements for exemption from the prohibitions of Vehicle Code Section 27156 for the specified GMC and AMC passenger cars and light—duty trucks. The staff recommends that Executive Order D—154—1 be issued.

Appendices Page No. APPENDIX A 6 APPENDIX B 1 _ APPENDIX C 12

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Appendix B Tank Sentry With Flapper Installation/Instruction Sheet ae tank sentry is a convenient, quick and inexpensive way to repair damaged or tampered unleaded gas ribtube restrictors. The tank sentry can be inserted without removing the gas tank or gas filler tube from the car with a hammer blow to a suitable sized socket or dowel driving restrictor into place. Tank Sentry with Flapper Typical installation P’ltion #150 Tank Sentry with 5 teeth at bottom of filler pipe (7 at top) for installation. Insert 5 teeth section past the threads at a 45° angle into the neck directly on top of the existing lip of original equipment section. The 7 teeth will, at this point, be resting on top of the threads. After proper positioning, drive into place using a suitably sized socket or dowel against the top seven teeth, but below the bend line. CAUTION: Make sure tampered hole is large enough to accept Tank Sentry with Flapper prior to installation. If the new hole does not align properly use a screwdriver or suitable tool to rotate the Tank Sentry so filler holes do align. NOTE: The Tank Sentry MUST be in alignment with the former restrictor hole and as close as possible in depth to original restrictor to be in compliance. If the former hole does not exist or is greatly enlarged, the Tank Sentry should always be installed so that the offset filler hole is positioned toward the bottom of the filler pipe. Limitations * All makes & models where tampering is so extensive that the Original Equipment Restrictor metal has been completely removed or any filler pipe with an inside diameter of more than 1.950 inches. * All Ford Motor Co. vehicles. (Use our Part #278 for Ford vehicles with "stepped"double flange on in— side of tube.) POLLUTION CONTROL AUTO PARTS « 10470 Grey Cloud Trail South « Cottage Grove, MN 55016 (612)459—9213 680520 11.

Appendix C _ * x NEW POLLUTION CONTROL PRODUCT RELEASE x x Unleaded Gas Inlet Restrictor For Existing Gas Filler Tubes Sensible approach to preventing the use of regular gasoline. Reduces nozzle size opening to unleaded only. Repair damaged or tampered unleaded gas tank filler tube restrictor quicklyand inexpensively. * Can be inserted without removing the gas tank or gas filler tube from car with a hammer blow to a suitably sized socket or dowel driving the restrictor into place. ® Eliminates the necessity of replacing the entire gas tank and neck on those General Motors vehicles having a one piece assembly. Save $50 to $200. #150 Tank Sentry with Flapper—Fits all General Motor and AMC vehicles with "screw in" type fuel filler caps Patent Pending . Serial Number C 669,379 Typical {nstallation * Passes emission inspections—makes cars legal * Installation instructions provided * Simple to obtain and keep in stock * No special tools required * Satisfaction moneyback qurarantee * Tamper proof CALL TOLL FREE (DIAL ALL NUMBERS) 1—800/525—0016 WAIT FOR TONE 687314 POLLUTION CONTROL AUTO PARTS 10470 Grey Cloud Trail South * Cottage Grove, MN 55016 ———————————————————— Tear Off Here and Mail— ~ — ~—— ~a — m e n n n e e n n n n e f SHIP TO Phone Number To Speed Your Order Firm Name CALL TOLL FREE (Dial All Numbers Below) Attention 1—800/525—0016 Pause 687314 Street Address City Zip . How Many? Part Number Description Unit Price Total Price #150 Tank Sentry with Flapper $11.40 Each ssos20 . Plus UPS & COD Charges 12.


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