Catalytic converter

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  1. Josterby1970

    Josterby1970 New Member

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    Hey guys, I have. 1970 maverick 250 ci 4.1l I wanted to know how I can take off my catalytic converter. If I can simply unbolt it. Or If I have to weld it off. Thanks!
     
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  2. Mavman72

    Mavman72 Gone backwards but lookin' forward

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    If your car is a 70' It wont have a catalytic converter. If it does you need to check your vin...Its illegal to remove pollution control devices from your car. All that aside.If you want to remove one...A sawzall with a good blade will remove it if you dont have clamps/flanges to unbolt so you can knock it off.
     
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  3. mav1970

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    Am I wrong but I'm thinking that a 1970 also didn't come with a 250 :hmmm:
     
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    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    The later 1970's could be had with a 250, starting in January of 1970.
     
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    maverick75 Gotta Love Mavs!

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    Yea converters didn't appear till 74, they just unbolt off. At least the one on my 302 did.

    Someone might have swapped in a later engine though....that's possible.
     
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    If they did I hope they swapped in the "cat hump" with it....
     
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    maverick75 Gotta Love Mavs!

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    I may be wrong but I think the 80s 6 cylinders had the converter right after the manifold.
     
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    I thought they added cats in '75 cuz my '74 doesn't have one.
     
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    maverick75 Gotta Love Mavs!

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    Some 74 had them...I think only CA and AZ cars...or something like that.
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    you are wrong...no 80s mav/Comets...:D
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    yes...it will have to be welded off...
     
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    maverick75 Gotta Love Mavs!

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    I was talking about the 6 cylinders not the cars!!!!!!

    your saying it like only engines from Mav/comets will interchange :p
     
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    sorry...i didn't notice you went...off topic...
    we were talking about...catalytic converters...:rolleyes:
     
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  15. 72MAVGRABHER

    72MAVGRABHER Maverick Mechanic

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    haha.. guy asks a question about removing a catalytic converter and it turns into two pages of year and engine contradictions. :hmmm:

    :Welcome: new guy. you'll be ostracized for inaccurate statements and ignorance of your car. atleast, thats how he'll probably feel lol
     
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