Approval Details

Valid E.O.

Validity

This Executive Order approved the specified parts on on November 21, 1974.
As of Monday, October 21st, 2024 this Executive Order has not been overturned or superceeded.

Approved Parts

Models
1974 and older model-year vehicles with 12-volt battery, standard ignition coil, contact sets, and negative ground.

This Executive Order may be listed as:
  • C.A.R.B.E.O. D-44
  • Executive Order 44 / D44
  • ARB # D-44
  • Executive Order No: D-44
  • C.A.R.B. No. D-44
  • Resolution D-44
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Download: Executive Order D-44 PDF

D-44 Document:

CARB_D-44

State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD EXECUTIVE ORDER D— fl4 Polat1ng to Exemptions under Section 27156 of the Vehicle Code — FAIRCHILD SEMICONDUCTOR "KV ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEM MODEL E 100" Pursuant to the authority vested in the A]r Resources Board by Section 27156 of the Vehicle Code; and Pursuant to the authority vested in the undersigned by Section 39023 of the Health and Safety Code; IT IS ORDERED AND RESOLVED: That the installation of "KY Electronic Ignition System Model E 100" device manufactured and marketed by Fair— child Semiconductor of 464 Ellis Street, Mountain View, California $4040, 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 1974.and older model—year vehicles with 12—volt battery, standard ignition coil, contact set, and negative ground. This exemption does not include those vehicles originally equipped with breakerless or electronic ignition system. The electrical circuit of the device consists of two transistors and four resistors enclosed in an atuminum housing. This Executive Order is valid provided that installation instructions for this device will not recommend tuning the vehicle to specifications different than those listed by the vehicle manufacturer. Changes made to the design or operating conditions of the device as originally submitted to the Air Resources Board for evaluation that adversely affect the performance of the vehicle‘s pollution control devices 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 unless prior approval is obtained from the Air Resources Board. This Executive Order does not constitute any cpinions 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 SY THE AIPR RESOURCES BOARD OF ANY CLAINS OF THE APPLICANT COHCERNTNG ANTI—POLLUTION BENEFITS OR ANY ALLEGED BENEFITS OF THE "KY ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEM MODEL E 100" DEvICE. N

"KY ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEM MODEL E 100" EXECUTIVE ORDER D—44 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 cral—or written communication. Section 17500 of the Business and Professions Code makes unlawful, untrue or misleading advertising, and Section 17534 makes violation punishable as a misdemeanor. Sections 39130 and 39184 of the Health and Safety Code provide as follows: "39130. No person shall install, sell, offer for sale, or advertise, or, except in an application to the board for certification of a device, represent, any device as a motor vehicle poliution control: device unless that device has been certified by the board. No person shall sell, offer for sale, advertise, or represent any motor vehicie pollution control device as a certified device which, in fact, is not a certified device. Any violation of this section is a misdemeanor." "39184. (a) No person shall install, sell, offer for sale, or adver— tise, or, except in an application to the board for accreditation 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 accredited by the board. No person shall sell, offer for sale, adver— tise, or represent any motor vehicle pollution control device as an accredited device which, in fact, is not an accredited 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 Sacramento, California, this ' 52[ day of November, 1974. WILLIAM SIMMONS Executive Officer

State of California . AIR RESOURCES BOARD November 8, 1974 Staff Report Evaluation of the Fairchild Semiconductor "K.V. ElectronicIgnition System Model E 100" for Compliance with the Requirements of Section 27156 of the California Motor Vehicle Code Introduction Fairchild Semfconductor of 464 Ellis Street, Mountain View, California 94040 has submitted an application requesting an exemption from the prohibitions of Section 27156 of the California Vehicle Code for the _"KV Electronic Ignition System Model E 100". Vehicle Code Section 27156 prohibits the sale, advertisement, and installation of any device or mechanism which adverselyaffect performance of the emission control system. The applicant is requesting the exemption be granted for all 1974 and older model—year vehicles equipped with a conventional ignition system. II. System Description and Function The "KV Electronic Ignition System" is an aftermarket ignition device which is installed in the engine‘s electrical system. The device consists of an electronic circuit enclosed in an cast aluminum housing. The circuit consists of two transistors and four resistors (See Exhibit A for schematic dev{ce). Four external leads from this device are color coded to assure the correct connection (See Exhibit B for installation instructions).

~"KVY Electronic Ignition System Model E 100" November 8, 1974 I1I. Device Evaluation The purpose of this device is‘tovprevent point ardfifing. This probleh is more prevalent at the lower speeds (i.e. idle and cranking speed) due to the longer time required for the points to open. In order to resolve this problem, the point current flow is reduced to 0.1 amperes with the device as compared to 2 to 4 amperes occuring in the stock system. According to the applicant, fhe reduce current flow will help prolong point contact Iife and increase spark plug life. In the operation of the deviée, the opening of the points sends a signaT to the transistor. Upon receiving fhe point signal, the transistor stops the current flow to the primary system of the coil. The use of. transistors as switches provides faster cutoff of the current flow in the primarily system. Therefore, higher available secondary voltages output will occur. III. System Evaluation The applicant submitted data (Figure 1) comparing the electrical output of the "KV" device and the stock system. The available secondary voltages off idle is essentially the same. However, higher secondaryvvoltages are encduntered at idle and cranking speeds. No noticable changes to the spark timing occurs with the device. The applicant presented data which show a 20 microsecond delay between the time the points open and the signal propagation from the transistor. This delay resulted in a retarded . timing of 0.36 degrees at 3000 rpm. This retard is generally not measurable with common instruments.

"KV Electronic Ignition System Model E 100" November 8, 1974 The Air Resources Board staff conducted testing to measure the output of this device. The vehicle chosen has the following description: Make and Model Year 1974 Ambassador Station Wagon Engine 360 Cubic Inch Displacement Transmission Automatic 4 ’ Carburetor Two Barre1 Emission Control Exhaust Gas Recirculation and Air Injection The following tables summarize the data: Centrifugal Spark Advance from TopDead Center (Crankshaft Degree) . Crankshaft rpm BaseTine __ Device idle 0 0 1000 5 5 1500 12.5 12.5 2000 16 16 2500 18 18 3000 21 21 Spark Duration (Milliseconds) Crankshaft rpm Baseline Device idle 1.40 1.40 1200 1.32 1.32 2000 1.18 . 1.18

"KV Electronic Ignition System Model E 100" November 8, 1974 Available Secondary Voltages Crankshaft rpm Baseline Device idle . 20 32 1200 26 32 2200 23 30 Idle Exhaust Emission Baseline Ignition Device HC (ppm) CQ (%) _ HC m) cCO % 90 1% 85 1% Before testing, the vehicles ignition and engine settings were checked and adjusted to original equipment manufacturer‘s specifications. Generally the above results indicate no change in the eTectrical output characteristics with and without the device although higher secondary voltages were noted with the device at the higher speeds. One explanation for the differences between the applicant‘s and ARB secondary voltage data off idle may be due to the conditions of the points. Points that accumulated mileage generally exhibit a greater tendency to arc. The points used by the applicant were new while the points used by the ARB had accumulated 6000 mfles. Therefore, the elimination of arching caused By the device would be expected to increase . the secondary voltages observed in the ARB test results.

"KV" Electronic Ignition System Model E 100" November 8, 1974 One potential problem that might occur with ignition system such as the "KV" device which reduces the point current flow is the allowing of .residual deposit formation such as crankcase vapors on the points. If these deposits are significant, intermittent or complete cessation of the point current flow would occur and lead to conditions of engine misfiring or stalling. This problem does not occur in conventional ‘ignition system because the deposits are burned away by point arching. IV. Conclusion and Recommendation Ba;ed on the results of our tests, the staff is of the opinion this device would not have any adverse effect on the emission control system. Therefore the staff recommends that Fairchild Semiconductor _ be issued an exemption from the provisions of Section 27156 for the «"KY Electronic Ignition System Model E 100" for all 1974 and older model—year vehicles except those vehicles originally equipped with a breakerless or electronic ignition system.

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Exhibit B MODEL E—100 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS The Model E—100 is easily installed and no special tools are required. Fig— ure 3 shows the connection diagram. The module may be mounted away from under the hood heatsources on the fender, fire—wall. splash panel or any con— venient place, other than the engine b]ock The four wires should be connect— ed up as follows Red Cl to battery side of coil Green to distributor side of coil White to. coil side of points Black to ground Since the prime function of the Model E—100 is to preserve tune—up condi— tions by lengthening point lTife, the best value can be obtained by in— statling new points and plugs at the same time. The system shpould be ‘retuned and will then maintain top performance for considerably longer than when a conventional system is used. . At installation time, an inspection of the ignftion system high voltage components (coil, distributor cap and spark plug leads) should be conducted. Worn parts should be replaced in the interest of improved performance and reliability — together with maintaining acceptable emissions levels. After installation, ignition timing and breaker pointgap { or dwell } should be set according to the car owner‘s manual specifications. After this, the timing should be checked at the recommended tune—up intervals. If the timing subsequently changes, the breaker point gap should be readjusted and the timing reset. A small quantity of the type lubricant supplied with new breaker points should also be wiped on the distributor cam.

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