Smog air rail removal

Tiny
BRIAN K CONNER
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  • 1996 FORD F-150
  • 4.9L
  • 6 CYL
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  • 173,000 MILES
Can I do away with this rail? Have a terrible exhaust leak because the tubes have holes in them. Vehicle has no converter on it and also would like to do away with the smog pump too. If you can steer me in the right direction to get a pulley kit that can make this possible.
Wednesday, October 17th, 2018 AT 2:27 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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You can use pipe plugs which should fit into the exhaust manifold. Farm truck no smog right? Can you shoot me a picture and upload it so I can see what you are trying to do?
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Thursday, October 18th, 2018 AT 5:39 PM
Tiny
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It is a daily driver but I bought this truck about eight years ago and it has never had a converter on the exhaust since I have owned it. Was told if I plug the smog air rail ports without doing away with the pump, the pump would start making noises. Otherwise I would just leave it on there.
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Friday, October 19th, 2018 AT 2:01 AM
Tiny
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It does not matter if it connected or not. I would remove the pump anyway.
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Friday, October 19th, 2018 AT 11:24 AM
Tiny
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Where can I get a delete kit for the air pump?
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Saturday, October 20th, 2018 AT 10:06 AM
Tiny
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Try eBay, they have everything.
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Saturday, October 20th, 2018 AT 10:48 AM
Tiny
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Try ebay, they have everything
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Saturday, October 20th, 2018 AT 10:48 AM

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