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Validity

This Executive Order approved the specified parts on on August 28, 1975.
As of Monday, January 20th, 2025 this Executive Order has not been overturned or superceeded.

Approved Parts

Models
1975 and older vehicles

This Executive Order may be listed as:
  • C.A.R.B.E.O. D-59
  • Executive Order 59 / D59
  • ARB # D-59
  • Executive Order No: D-59
  • C.A.R.B. No. D-59
  • Resolution D-59
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D-59 Document:

CARB_D-59

State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD EXECUTIVE ORDER D—59 Relating to Exemptions under Section 27156 of the Vehicle Code . PLASTIC SIGNS INC. "VAP—AIR" VAPOR INJECTOR 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 Séction 39023 of the Health and Safety Code; IT IS ORDERED AND RESOLYED: That the installation of the "VAP—AIR" Vapor Injector marketed and manufactured by Plastic Signs Inc., 754 Arroyo Ave., San Fernando, CA 91340, has been found to not reduce the effectiveness of required motor vehicle poliution control devices and, therefore, is exempt from the prohibitions of Section 27156 of the Vehicle Code for 1975 and older model—year vehicles. This device consists of a bottle, rubberhose, tee for connection into the PCY system, mounting brackets, and bottle cap with a vapor outiet port incorporating a 0.020 inches diameter orifice and an air inlet port. The fluid used is a mixture of acetone, methanol and water (Specification Number VA—65M35A). 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 or composition of the fiuid 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 Isited 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 DQES NOT CONSTITUTE A CERTIFICATION, ACCREDITATION, APPROVAL, OR ANY OTHER TYPE OF ENDORSEMENT BY THE AIR RESOURCES BOARD OFf ~ANY CLAIMS OF THE APPLICANT CONCERNING ANTI—POLLUTION BENEFITS OR ANY ALLEGED BENEFITS OF THE "VAP—AIR" VAPOR INJECTOR DEVICE.

"VAP—AIR" VAPOR INJECTOR . EXECUTIVE ORDER D—59 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 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 pollution control device unless that device has been certified by the 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 section is a misdemeanor." v "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. ' j . du ' Executed at Sacramento, California, this ~2&°— day of August, 1975. j Original signed by William Simmons WILLIAM SIMMONS . Executive Officer

State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD August 5, 1975 Staff Report Evaluation of the "VAP—AIR" Vapor Injector for Compliance with the Requirements of Section 27156 of the California Motor Vehicle Code Introduction Plastic Signs Inc. has submitted an application requesting an exemp— tion from Section 27156 of the California Motor Vehicle Code for the "VAP—AIR" Water Vapor Injector (Reference — Exhibit A). Vehicle Code Section 27156 prohibits the installation of any device or mechanism which reduces the effectiveness of the required emission control systems. This vehicle code section also authorizes the Air Resources Board—to exempt devices from this prohibition if a finding shows the device will not adversely affect the performance of the emission control system. The applicant is requesting the exemption be granted for all 1975 and older model—year vehicles. II. System Description The "VAP—AIR" Vapor Injector is connected to the engine by means of the PCV line. The device consists of a fluid reservoir, rubber hose, tee, mounting brackets and a bottle containing a mixture of methanol, acetone and water (Specification Number VA—65M35A). A 0.020inch . diameter orifice restrictor is placed in the vapor outlet of the device to limit the flow of air and vapor into the intake manifold.

Evaluation of the "VAP—AIR" Vapor Injector for Compliance with the Requirements of Section 27156 of the California Motor Vehicle Code August 5, 1975 The amount of vapor bleed from the device is a function of the engine vacuum and the orifice restrictor. High manifold vacuum conditions such as idle, low speed cruises, and deceleration will result in the greatest displacement of vapor from the bottle. Little or no vapor injection occurs at low manifold vacuum. III. System Evaluation This device was granted an exemption from the prohibitions of Vehicle Code Section 27156 for 1970 and older model vehicles by Resolution 72—80, dated June 21, 1972. The staff has established a maximum flow rate of 0.1 cubic feet per minute for vapor injectors. Subsequent tests have shown that a 0.020inch diameter orifice in the outlet of the jJar can meet this criteria. In addition, the Air Resources Board laboratory performed a confirmatory CVS—75 back—to—back test on a 1975 Pinto with the following results. Emissions, g/mile Fuel Economy 1975 Pinto (193LVF) HC cCO NOx MPG Baseline 0.38 5.38 0.81 15.5 With "Vap Air" Vaporizer 0.18 5.19 0.74 13.7

Evaluation of the "VAP—AIR" Vapor Injector for Compliance with the Requirements of Section 27156 of the California Motor Vehicle Code August 5, 1975 IV. Conclusion and Recommendation The staff is of the opinion that this device will not affect the performance and operation of the emission control system. Therefore, the staff recommends that Plastic Signs Inc. be granted an exemption from the prohibitions of Vehicle Code Section 27156 for the "VAP—AIR" Vapor Injector for 1975 and older model—year vehicles with engine sizes in classes a through f.

Tacuan FTouned 754 Arroyo Ave. San Fernando, Ca 91340 (213) 3656713 moxxary August 14, 1975 Mr. G. C. Hass Chief= Emissions Control Air Resources Board Laboratory 9528 Telstar Ave. El Monte, Ca 91731 Dear Mr. Hass: Re: VAP—AIR Application for compliance with Sec. 27156 of the Calif. Motor Vehicles Code Mr. Ettinger of your office suggested that I write to you regarding our application in order to amend paragraph 5 of our letter dated June 4, 1975. In that letter, we requested an exemption for 1971 model year and later vehicles. We would like to amend that to request an exemption for 1975 model year and older vehicles. Therefore I understand that new applications would be required to cover later model year vehicles in the future. Thank you for your time and Mr. Ettinger‘s cooperation and assistance. We look forward to hearing the results of your findings in the near future. Yours truly, PLASTIC SIGNS INC. RB:tg

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ie €2% "EAnIGBLT A — ESSEX INTERNATIONAL, INC. E }\ E: ‘g ELECTRO—MECHANICAL OIVISION uce u—u . 6233 CONCORD AVENUE, DETROIT, MICHIGAN 48211 * PHONE (313) 571—8000 \December 26, 1974 éAir Resources Board Laboratory State of California—Resources Agency 9528 Telestar Ave. . ~ El Monte, California 91731 Attention: Mr. John Batchelder . Subject: Supplement to Application for Exemption— Prohibitions to Vehicle CGode Section 27156 . Dear Mr. Batchelder, With reference to our telephone comversation of 12—23—74, in . which you requested a copy of a prior letter stating that the SX Elightronic Ignition System was, compatable with the Carter and Dana California Retro—Nox Systems; apparently neglected to 1nclude this information in my letter of 11—14—74 to Mr. l\enny. — Please use this letter as confirmation of our telephone con— versation of 12—23—74, at which time L stated that our Llightronic Ignition System has no adverse effect on both the Dana andCarter Retro—Nox Systems. & . Regards, Ym. Swisher 8 Project Enginger va .. w§s/bg l _ / l ‘Thre bemER 15 Rrrerenhis 72 7#e fipffi/f-"fi/?amz AbParfRrioil ofF IUie 7/E, 1IVZ @ 00 o0 Mm{”@&‘ * suesipaary or unimep amerart cororarioe

"EXHIBITB." gjfivfig ; SUPERIOR INDUSTRIES INC. \__/ 10797 Harry Hines Blvd. * Dallas, Texas, 75220 Phone: 214/350—9911 . July 31, 1975 Mr. Richard Kenny Senior Engineer Division of Vehicle Emission Control Air Resources Board 9528 Telstar Avenue El Monte, California 91731 Re: Application for Exemption to Vehicle Section 27156 Dear Mr. Kenny: Please find attached inhouse evaluation by our quality control people which is self— explanatory . It is a very thorough report and 1 feel answers any questions concerning the failure of the General Motors fgnition system which A.P.O. presented to you for evaluation. Superior Industries has manufactured in excess of 250, 000 retrofit electronic ignition . systems for American cars and trucks and we feel that our production standards are 0s good as any in the industry . 1 do agree that occasionally one will have a component failure such as, in the case of the Delco unit. As you are probably aware, we are an aftermarket manufacturer for A.P.O., Essex International, Borg—Warner, Bendix and Triple—A and several other smaller national concerns. | certainly appreciate the expe— ditious manner in which the testing has been conducted thus far with Mr. Bill Swisher of Essex and Mr. Allen Best of A.P.O. Superior Industries‘ name was chosen to denote high quality and we certainly want to continue to strive for excellence in our products.. 1 feel the problems with the others can be overcome and your indulgence in working with us while resolving these is most appreciated. ' Thank you in advance for your help and 1 fook forward to meeting with you personally in .the coming weeks when we present the Ford/Chrysler units for your reevaluation. "v Yours very truly, JEHz:er ~ Jog‘ E. Hedge, President / Séperior Industries, Inc. . ce: Mr. Bff! Swisher Mr. Allen Best

ri on in pu st Ries Inc. EXHIBIT 8 ___ S B E , Su pe \_/ 10797 Harry Hines Blvd. * Dallas, Texas, 75220 Phone: 214/350—9911 To: Joe Hedge, President From: Mike Allred, Director, Research and Development > Date: July 31, 1975 RE: The Superior Industries built Acculite ignition system (Delco 8 cylinder) returned by the California Air Resources Board — Evaluation Dear Joe, Upon initial evaluation of the above components returned to A.P.O. by the California Air Resources Board, the sensor was found to be operating normally. However, the output of the control module was found to be conducting at all times. Upon further investigation the active current limiter circuitry was found normal, but—the first stage switching marks were missing from the input signal waveshape. This normally indicates an open between the input transistor or a short or open collector in the first stage. The next test was to intermittently connect the orange and purple leads of the control .module together with the sensor disconnected. This action caused normal switching of the output stage. The sensor was again connected to the control module at which time the control module began operating normally. Upon temperature cycling and voltage cycling, the unit continued to operate and is operating at this time. . The most probable cause of the original indication is an intermittent bonding wire to metalization connection in the first stage transistor which probably opened with power removed {in transit) and effectively rewelded ftself upon application of higher than normal signal voltage at the time of our second test. Although the unit is now function— ing normallly, it could again intermit at any time. Thisis a very rare problem and one that is genercz”y found in the assembly stages of the transistor; although it can also happen during the moldmg operation of the lead frame assembly of the transistor itself. The electrical stress normally applied to this transistor is quite low compared to the capability of the device, so there would be little chance of damage by overload. In alf solid state components, such as transistors, defects are virtually impossible to predict and therefore much care goes into optimizing the actual bonding process to eliminate the possibility . Temperature usually is the factor which most often will show an intermittency of this nature.

/"_____/f "EXHIBIT A" e© State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD SPECIFICATIONS — IGNITION SYSTEM I. Product Description ' APO Acculite Manufactureyr Superior Industries Name & Mode] No. 68—24——A8—34 ' 10797 Harry Hines Bivd.> j Address _Dallas, Texas 75220 Telephone (214) 350—9911 Mounting Position Any ‘ Type of Ignition Kettering Capacitive Discharge _ Electronte x Other Breakerless Retro—fit Systenm 11. Input Requirement System input voltage and‘current:(volts and amps — RPM curve) 12V Neg. Grd. Nominal — see enclosed graph for current draw III. OUTPUT Characteristics A. Primary System 1. System output voltage and current (volts and amps — RPM curve) See enclosed graph B. Secondary System 1. Available output secondary voltage {specify RPM or submit voltage; rpm ‘ ' . a curve) =~ See enclosed graph

e "EXHIBIT A" 2. Secondary voltage rise time See enclosed graph 3. Secondary output energy (at input voltage) .0283 Jouleg 4 14Y. and 1.85 OHMS Resisted feed. 4. Spark duratton (specify engine RPM) and spark gap) . See enclosed graph Iv. Design detatls Storage capacftor capacitance (uf) and stored voltage _Nor applficahle C—D unit inductance (ul) Not applicable . . Pulse triggering source Infra—red light emitting diode and photo transistor Type of transformer in C—D and turn ratio Not applicable O Transfent volitage protection (open circuits and voltage surges) Protection circuit operates 18V. /no secondary load ... ... Close point time lHimit N/A Maximum point current and ground circuit resistance N/A _ e Oscilliator frequency N/A _ Number and type of power transistor S11—6204, NpN Power Darlington, 400 V., 15 AMP Baliast reststOrs required? Yes _X No weve Resistor Type O—E Resistor Size ({ohms) O—E on vehicle | : Switch back to stock system? Yes __X No oo e s i Describe mathods Réplace points and condenser

, "EXHIBIT A" Moisture and Vibration Protection Eroxy Encapsulation and O—E type moisture resistant connectors Operating Temperatu're Range —20°C to + 130°C Humid{ty Range 0—99% — Modifications from 0.£.M. Ignition timing modifled? Yes No _ _X 2 oann State modifications from 0.E.M. Ignition System Characterfstics _Fixed w dwell and more accurate cylinder to cylinder timing. Engine Setting Changes? Yes No _X aa Describe Changé_s none none Specify any other changes from 0.€£.M. VI. Device information Please attach circutt diagram, O.E.M. and device spark advance curves and photograph of spark ltne produced by device. See attachment © Description of operating principle

"EXHIBIT A". IGNITION SYSTEM TEST DATA Superior Industries, Inc. Manufacturers Name Device Name APC Acculite Ignition System Test Date {TEST PER‘EAE J973a) Distributor Type: Vehicle Make Pantiac ¥r.l1973 No. of cyhnder 8 Baseline Test . |* , Device Test | «— ‘ Note: All déta is in Distributor RPM and Degrees. ~Test No.1 Centrifugal Advance Data: Qistributor RPM is 325 at idle. 0° is set at 575 Distr. RPM, Dwell set at 30 Deg. at idle. RPM— °ADV RPM— °ADV. RPM °Aoy RPM °ADV. RPM °AdV 00 _0 2000 o 300 _o 400 o_ 500 o 600 0.2 700 1.4 800 2.5 900 3.5 1000 4.3 1100 5 1200 5.6 1300 6.2 1400 6 .6 1500 7 . 1600 7.7— 1700 E.3 1800 8.8 1900 9 .1 — 2000 9.4 Test No. 2 Vacuum Advance Data: dist. Idle RPM is 325 Dwel1__ 30 Shav. O"Hg __O9,. 3"Hg O. 6"Hg _O_, 9"Hg _0. 12"Hg ___. 15"Hg . 18"Hg __. 20"Hy _ — — — 4 .2 10 .8 13.2 1%.2 No. Electrical Measurements*® 60. ldle Cruise fgg“ Distributor RPM: __650_ RPM 2000_ RPM .108M_ . j > G Vide 1. System primary voltage 14_ Vde 14 Vdc _14 2.° Coll primary voltage 3 .5 Vde "IO.T Vde (9.15) vde . 3. Ignition primary current > 2.3 AMPS~ _1.95_ ANMPS T.3 AMPS 4. Secondary voltage available ‘ 35 KV KY 35 KV _ 5. Secondary voltage required ; 12 KV KV 12 KY o. 6. Required voltage rise time _10___ MSEC 75___ LsEC 7 JSEC 7. Spark duration t .;gég_lfific 1300SEC bEC 8. Spark voltage Average =— __._'::_V ~~ 9. Spark current Average. "’umPS ___=zz_ Mamps —~ M\m\u' 10. Spark Energy "289 Mjoules ___zz, Mjoules T=="~ Mjoules *Note: All conditions measured at optimum spark gap to fire at IZKV except » no. 4 which is open circuit vo]tage x7 s * . Optimum SparkGap width . H N. . OFSJ_ n.~ ,O3J n.

000oommcncmmmmnanmmnnmmmmmmmmennmmmmimnommmnntmemmemmmemmmsobommen "EXHIBIT A" IGNITION SYSTEM TEST _DATA Manufacturers Name Superior Industries, Inc. Device Name APO Accul Test Date liEfi Péfi %%E 1973a) Distributor Type: _. ee Vehiclie i Make Pontiac ¥r. 1973 No. of cylinder g Baseline Test & Device Test X — * Note: All data is in Distributor RPM and Degrees. Test No.1 Centrifugal Advance Data: Distributor RPM is 325 at idle. 0° is set at 575 Distr. RPM, Owell set at 30 Deg. at idle. RPM SADV RPM °ADV. RPM °AOV RPM: °AOV. RPM °Aoy 100 _0 200 q. 300 _m_. 400 _p_ :500 _, 600 m_a 700 $°1— 800 3.7%. 900 Z;3;_ 1000 1 1100 514— 1200 $°__ 1300 $.50_ 1400 ; 1500 7. 1600° IIg~ 1700 °z~< 1800 #is~ 1900 g.; 2000 95. Test No. 2 _ | Vacuum Advance Data: dist. Idle RPM is 325 ‘_Dwel1____ 39 *Adv. 0"Hg _O.. 3"Hg O . 6"Hg 0_ , 9"Hg _0 . 12"Hg 4.1, 15"Hg _ 18"Hg __, 20"Hy 10 .1 12.7 1: Test No. 3 ‘ ical Measurements* ° «. Idie Cruise: . Start glgintflliflbutorMRPM: — 650 RPM ©2000 RPM _ Cari ~ 1. System primary voltage _14 Vde 14 ¥de 14___36 Yae 2. Coil primary voltage F.5 Vde 10 .1 ¥de 9.15 Vde 3. Ignition primary current > 5. AMPS 15_ AMPS 2.,7 ANPS 4. Secondary voltage available ©‘_34 KV 32 KY 34 ~KY 5. Secondary voltage reéquired . 12 KV 12 KV 12 KY 6. Required voltage rise time an USEC zon MSEC 90 LusEC 7. Spark duration > 1209 USEC r20n_ LSEC . 1200 lSEC 8. Spark voltage Average <s~> Va > © ~—,. Va .2 Va | 9. Spark current Average 12. Mamps ——— Mamps se Mangs 10. Spark Energy 289 Mjoules ~——, Mjoules ——~ Mjoules amo %., SBaencsM——_—_—__fl *Note: All csfldq—t—wns—weasm f 're at 12KY excapt“’7 no.. 4 which is open circuit voltage. ' CC Optimum Spark Gap width .035 IN. .035 IN. .035 IN.


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