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Can anyone tell me what this 1982 Mondial 8 part is or what it should be hooked up to?

Discussion in 'Mondial' started by unwound64, Dec 13, 2018.

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  1. unwound64

    unwound64 Rookie

    Jan 19, 2011
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    Chicago's North Shore
    I recently purchased this 1982 Mondial and it runs well but I see this which I have circled in white on the photos and feel like it should be covered or hooked up to something? Anyone have an idea I’d sire appreciate it. Thanks
     
  2. Steve Magnusson

    Steve Magnusson Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Jan 11, 2001
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    A small V-belt drive pulley mounts there on the end of the 1-4 exhaust cam to spin the air injection air pump (which is also missing). Your OM has some good technical figures showing the emission equipment that would be present on a stock US version (my guess would be that yours has all been removed as the 1-4 air injection manifold and EGR system also seem to be missing).
     
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  3. unwound64

    unwound64 Rookie

    Jan 19, 2011
    26
    Chicago's North Shore
    Thanks for the info! The car can run fine without those components, right? Should I at least put a rubber cap over the end? Thanks
     
  4. Steve Magnusson

    Steve Magnusson Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Yes, but the catalytic converters (if still present) will suffer some (i.e.., become fouled and ineffective sooner). Hopefully, the air injection nozzles have also been removed and replaced with appropriate threaded plugs. If you do a search on something like "air injection nozzle" that should get you some prior threads on the subject as there is a right way, and a wrong way, to de-smog a 3.0L US 2-Valve. (Since your air injection manifolds are completely missing, my guess would be that you do have the appropriate threaded plugs replacing the air injection nozzles.)

    It wouldn't hurt. IMO, it's best to just leave the pulley on the exhaust cam in place (even if the air pump is removed), as that way, the pulley, Woodruff key, and ring nut are not lost, and the threads and ground diameter stay protected..
     
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  5. unwound64

    unwound64 Rookie

    Jan 19, 2011
    26
    Chicago's North Shore
    Thanks much for the info. I’ll need to see if the catalytic converter is still there or if they removed those as well.
     
  6. 88MONDIAL

    88MONDIAL Formula 3

    Apr 13, 2005
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    Don't worry, my Mondial 8 looks exactly the same. It's the air pump that is removed, it simply injects air into the exhausts AFTER going through the engine for lower emissions. A lot of our old cars have these pulled off. My cats have been removed over the years .
     
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  7. unwound64

    unwound64 Rookie

    Jan 19, 2011
    26
    Chicago's North Shore
    Thanks for the info!
     
  8. 88MONDIAL

    88MONDIAL Formula 3

    Apr 13, 2005
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    You're quite welcome! What is your chassis number? Mine is 41311. Not many made or in the USA for 1982.
     
  9. unwound64

    unwound64 Rookie

    Jan 19, 2011
    26
    Chicago's North Shore
    I will check and let you know when I have a chance. Thanks again
     
  10. 88MONDIAL

    88MONDIAL Formula 3

    Apr 13, 2005
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    I live just north of you in very southeastern WI.
     
  11. unwound64

    unwound64 Rookie

    Jan 19, 2011
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    Chicago's North Shore
    Nice, do you ever make it to the cars and coffee in Winnetka , Il?
     
  12. 88MONDIAL

    88MONDIAL Formula 3

    Apr 13, 2005
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    Jim Smith
    No, never heard of that one. That's gotta be 55-60 miles from me I'm guessing.
     
  13. enzo360

    enzo360 F1 Veteran
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    Aug 1, 2004
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    Jurgen Durand
    My 8 is 40985, another 1982 one

    Best
    Jurgen
     

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