Section 4A · Pages 168–193 (26 pages)

Emission Control

From the 1973 AMC Technical Service Manual

Emission systems used in 1973 with a usage chart by engine: Air Guard air pump, exhaust gas recirculation, positive crankcase ventilation, fuel tank vapor control, Transmission Controlled Spark, coolant temperature override switch and the thermostatic air cleaner. Includes inspection and service schedules, engine idle setting procedures and specifications.

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What this section covers

  • Air Guard air pump system
  • EGR valve and override switches
  • PCV system
  • Fuel tank vapor storage canister
  • Transmission Controlled Spark (TCS)
  • Thermostatically controlled air cleaner
  • Idle setting procedures
  • Air Guard components and service
Year
1973
Make
AMC
Models
Hornet, Matador, Gremlin, Javelin, Ambassador (01, 10, 40, 70, 80 Series)
Publication
AMC-73-1001
Pages
488

What’s inside

General

  1. AVehicle Identification and General Informationpp. 1–9
  2. BProtective Maintenance and Lubricationpp. 10–23

Engine, fuel and drivetrain

  1. 1ASix Cylinder Engine (232–258 CID)pp. 24–47
  2. 1BV-8 Engine (304–360–401 CID)pp. 48–71
  3. 2Coolingpp. 72–81
  4. 3Electricalpp. 82–135
  5. 4Fuel, Carburetion and Exhaustpp. 136–167
  6. 4AEmission Controlpp. 168–193
  7. 5Clutchpp. 194–197
  8. 6Manual Transmissionspp. 198–213
  9. 7Torque-Command Transmissionspp. 214–251

Chassis

  1. 8Brakes and Wheelspp. 252–277
  2. 9Axle and Propeller Shaftpp. 278–297
  3. 10Steeringpp. 298–329
  4. 11Suspensionpp. 330–339

Body and comfort

  1. 12AWeather Eye and Command Air Systempp. 340–347
  2. 12BAll Season Air Conditioningpp. 348–373
  3. 13Bodies, Panels and Subassembliespp. 374–383
  4. 14Doors, Rear Quarter Trim, Hardware and Glasspp. 384–411
  5. 15Electrically Operated Windowspp. 412–419
  6. 16Deck Cover, Liftgate, Tailgate and Travel Rackpp. 420–437
  7. 17Windshield, Rear Window and Windshield Wiperpp. 438–445
  8. 18Instrument Panel and Mounted Assembliespp. 446–451
  9. 19Seat Assemblies and Adjusterspp. 452–463
  10. 20Dome Light, Headlining, Vinyl Covered Roof and Exterior Decalspp. 464–469

Wiring

  1. 21Harness Routing and Wiring Diagramspp. 470–488